Some Notes on Terminology: “Indian” Colonial roots of the term “Indian”. (c.f. Turkey; “woman”) Some FN Persons Use/Prefer “Indian” - also in our constitution and statutes No consensus on use of “Indian” 4. Terminological Usage Comes & Goes - common in race relations - “Native” denounced by NIB - “Aboriginal”: Australian stigma - “Indigenous” - “FN” as vulnerable to rt-wing attack (next slide)
Some Factors Affecting Nomenclature Chosen by Oppressed Peoples Degree of Politicization of Identity Degree of Consciousness-raising Perceived Political (& other) Threats Exposure to Developments Abroad