Children of the Dragonfly: Native American Voices on Child Custody and Education
"A wonderful collection of stories, poems, songs, dreams and interviews, shining a bright light on the dark practice of removing Native American children from their homes and families to send them away to boarding schools or adopting them out. . . both informative and thought-provoking." —Access Genealogy Native American Book Review"Together, the essays in this compilation provide one of the most creative and thought-provoking analyses yet published of the trauma that has been inflicted on Native American children by the governments of the U.S. and Canada. . . . It is an excellent work and essential reading for anyone concerned with children and social policy." —Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary in Mental Health"The collection honors and encourages a spirit of renewal, hope, and pride in traditional cultures focusing on children, community, and family. . . . Those interested in American Indian life, literature, and history as well as educators will findChildren of the Dragonflyto be insightful and enriching." —Multicultural Review"This beautifully organized and inclusive anthology provides a vital contribution to understanding the harmful policies aimed at destroying Indian cultures and to remembering the often creative resistance to these efforts. . . . This anthology adds essential voices to 'the long story of the people.' " —SAIL"Recommended reading for anyone who seeks more knowledge about the Native American experience with forced displacement caused by the government, or simply those who enjoy reading about Native American culture in all its forms." —Red Ink