Discusses aspects of authenticity in the scholarship of American Indian studies. Suggests the need to admit fear and feelings of alienation associated with the past, confront academic elitists who separate themselves from the living communities they study, interrogate mainstream scholars who continually attempt to occupy Indian territory, and find…

Examines work of author D.H. Lawrence and John Collier, later Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner, during 1920s when they stayed as Mabel Dodge Luhan's guests in Taos, New Mexico. Examines their perceptions of Pueblo Indian culture, federal-Indian relationship, and Indian influences on Lawrence's and Collier's work. (TES)

Discusses traditional Native American respect for self-determination, both for individuals and collectivities, and implications for defining intellectual sovereignty. Suggests that Native American studies must pursue an integrated holistic study of ancient American history from an indigenous perspective to counter distorted colonialist…

In the new order of academic worlds, marked by multiculturalism, postmodernism, and the interdiscipline of cultural studies, American Indian studies offers an alternative to Eurocentric domination of 21st-century scholarship if, and only if, it does not become encircled by the benevolent imperialism of neocolonial versions of multiculturalism.…

Although rich in theoretical constructs, American Indian Studies is not considered a discipline because it lacks a core assumption or paradigm. The concept of peoplehood could be that core assumption because its elements--language, sacred history, religion, and land--make up a complete system that accounts for particular behaviors of people…

Argues that terms such as self-determination and sovereignty, which were developed as political tools to influence federal Indian policy several decades ago, now contribute to an ideology that relieves Indian college students and scholars of their responsibilities to Indian communities. Suggests that American Indian Studies programs clarify what…

Argues that Native American Studies does not belong under the rubric of Ethnic Studies, where unbalanced power relations result in the marginalization, silencing, and exploitation of issues unique to indigenous peoples. Examines the process by which "ethnicity" assimilates "indigenous" and how this process and its impact…

Examines historical and current stereotypes of American Indian women, suggesting research in this area is lacking. Reviews relevant data, offering areas and methods for additional research. Focuses Native American women's difficulties in graduate schools and during their early professional years. Contains 14 references. (TES)

Native American Studies has failed to develop into an academic discipline because of the continued influence of postcolonial theories, attempts to discredit Native American scholars, politically determined research agendas, and the ideology of the "New Historicism." Native American Studies must seek autonomy from other opportunistic…