Title: American Indian or Native American? | Studies Weekly
Headings: American Indian or Native American?
American Indian or Native American?
Using the Term ‘American Indian’
A More Prestigious Status
Categories

Content: American Indian or Native American? | Studies Weekly
Corporate
American Indian or Native American? Studies Weekly on November 6, 2018
There is much debate and strong feelings within our nation that are connected to how to identify various groups. At Studies Weekly, we are working diligently to create and nurture an inclusive environment. Using the Term ‘American Indian’
To ensure that we write about indigenous people using language that will not be considered offensive, we consulted several sources. First, in 2018 we conferred with the two tribal members on our Diversity Board. They informed us that they like to be referred to as ‘American Indians.’ The Grammarist states that term ‘American Indian’ is more appropriate and claims that the expression, ‘Native American,’ has fallen out of popularity. In the Native Times and Native Sun News, tribal journalists state that the term ‘Native American’ was thrust upon them by a white activist and does not reflect their desires. Whenever possible, they like to be identified by tribe.