JOURNAL ARTICLE

Repairing Erasure: INDIGENOUS IDENTITY AND PAPER GENOCIDE.

  • Published In: Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, 2024, n. 41. P. 81 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Vega, Teresa A. 3 of 3

Abstract

"Repairing Erasure: Indigenous Identity and Paper Genocide" by Teresa A. Vega explores the erasure of Indigenous identities, focusing on the Lenape people of Lenapehoking. The article discusses the impact of settler colonialism, paper genocide, and eugenics on Indigenous communities, highlighting survival strategies and the importance of decolonizing archives. It also addresses the complexities of DNA testing in relation to Indigenous identity and provides historical records and resources related to North Salem, New York, including census data and information on slavery in the region. The text emphasizes the need for accurate representation of Indigenous history and offers links to online exhibits and databases for further research. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society. 2024/01, Issue 41, p81
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0272-1937
  • Accession Number:182458414
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