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Who can Identify as a Native American?

Season 2 Episode 8 | 10m 26s

What’s the deal with “Pretendians”? Tai Leclare and experts dissect what it really means to be Native—whether it’s blood, initiation, or just a claim. This episode digs deep into the complexities of identity and last names in Indian Country.

Aired: 08/19/24
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