A reminder of who we were: the writings of Ernest Thompson Seton.(Brief Article)

Native American Connections | January 1, 2002| | Copyright

During this time of changes it is helpful to take a look back and recall who we were as Native people. Much of what we believe has been somewhat distorted by the media, formal educational systems, books, movies and popular music. We now identify with symbols of our Indian status rather that living accordingly to our ancestral values.

But it was only a generation or two ago when the American Indian defined life by its beauties rather than its material potentials. An important book to read which summarizes Native society was written by the naturalist Ernest Thompson ...

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