[PW] Native Americans Leaving reservations

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In a message dated 2/3/2007 9:44:19 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
bplref at gmail.com writes:

> Hi,
> You might try contacting Debbie Reese, who has a blogspot on things Native
> American (especially literature).  She would know or know who would know.
> Her email is debreese at uiuc.edu and the blog is located at
> http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/
> 
> I didn't get the original question -- actually, the last time I sent in a
> question about the mystery book, I never saw my question appear. I'm
> wondering if I'm missing a lot because I'm not really seeing too much from
> stumpers.... But I did get some very helpful answers so that worked out
> okay!
> 
> Jeanne


       Anyone interested in the history, culture, religous practices of 
native Americans (particularly the Navajo) should read the many books by Tony 
Hillerman.  When he started wrting (he's in his eighties now, I think) he decided 
that through his books, he would try to acquaint the world with Navajo life.  
His books are mysteries, for the most part  taking place on the huge Navajo  
Reservation (NM, AZ, Utah) and the primary characters are officers of the Navajo 
Reservation Police.  And, BTW, years ago the government of the Navajo Nation 
awarded him the title of "Friend of the Navajo Nation."  

       I live in Santa Fe and I have several Navajo friends (artists) who 
continue to live on the Reservation and at least one who was raised in the 
"white" world and, at middle-age, is trying to regain his Navajo heritage.