Issues of stereotyping with regard to Native American or First Nations peoples have been the subject of scholarly works from a number of different fields, and the element of religion often has loomed large in these treatments. Yet even in an era when the general public is acutely attuned to such issues, stereotypes of First Nations peoples…

Examines strategies used by non-Native scholars who write or teach about American-Indian religious traditions. The current trend--an apologetic stance emphasizing contrasting "representative" Native and European voices--unwittingly reinforces stereotypes and appropriation of idealized Native images. In contrast, approaching the subject…

Describes an electronic discussion on three listservs about whether European Americans should teach courses on Native religions; if not, what would result; if so, how to proceed. Responses discuss issues of cultural imperialism and appropriation, academic freedom, cultural property rights and control, qualifications (and disqualifications) for…