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American Indians

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

American Indians see Americas, antiquity and prehistory of the ; Natives, Middle American ; Natives, North American ; Natives, South American .

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South Dakota's American Indians Fare Poorly in Justice System, Study Suggests.
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Policy links American Indians, federal health programs, agencies
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The Diet Quality of American Indians: Evidence From the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals.
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Natives and Academics: Research and Writing about American Indians;
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American 'Indians' abound in Germany
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Urban American Indians Slow to Get Health-Care Aid.
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American Indians born healthy, but difficult lives negatively affect health.(Originated from Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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American Indians in U.S. History
; American Indians in U.S. History. By Roger L. Nichols...has written a concise history of American Indians from their origins to present day...encountering little resistance from the natives, Nichols narrates the different...increased attention and activism among American Indians ... Read more

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