January 27-Indian research

PRE-READING FOR ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

Email me with the answers to the following questions:

jschachter@madison.k12.wi.us

1.       Who are the Spokane Indians?

                    Where are they located?

                    What are their customs and traditions?

                    What is the Spokane Powwow?

2.  Why were reservations set up in America?

                    What was their goal?

                    Has it been successful?

2. Describe what living on an Indian reservation would be like.

3. If you had to compare living on an Indian reservation to something, what would it be? Explain why you think this.

4.       What are some of the issues and problems facing Native Americans today?

5.       What is the Bureau of Indian Affairs?