This unique reader presents a broad approach to the study of american indians through the voices and viewpoints of the native peoples themselves multi disciplinary and hemispheric in approach it. Presents a collection of works designed to provide readers with a view into the diverse field of native american studies this work incorporates a hemispheric approach that reflects the varied perspectives histories and realities of the indigenous peoples of the americas it contains articles journalistic selections oral history and testimony. Note indicates new reading forward jose barreiro i peoples and nations following in the footsteps of the ancestors a definitions and diversity phillip wearne b the crucible of american indian identity native tradition versus colonial imposition in postconquest north america ward churchill c to the us census bureau native americans are practically invisible john anner . This unique reader presents a broad approach to the study of american indians through the voices and viewpoints of the native peoples themselves multi disciplinary and hemispheric in approach it draws on ethnography biography journalism art and poetry to familiarize students with the historical and present day experiences of native peoples and nations throughout north and south america all with a focus on themes and issues that are crucial within indian country today. The american indian quarterly 254 2001 659 660 the most impressive aspect of native american voices a readeris the sheer diversity of those voices