Who Gets to Be Indian—And Who Decides?
Published In: Atlantic, 2026, v. 337, n. 2. P. 92 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Treuer, David 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the life and identity of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance, revealing his complex background and the eventual exposure of his fraudulent claims to Native American heritage. Born Sylvester Long in North Carolina to parents of mixed racial identity, he falsely presented himself as a Blackfeet chief and gained fame through his memoir and subsequent celebrity status. Despite his initial success, Long Lance's deception unraveled, leading to his social downfall and tragic death by suicide in 1932. The narrative also touches on broader themes of Native identity, blood quantum, and the implications of cultural appropriation, particularly in the context of contemporary discussions about authenticity and belonging within Indigenous communities. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Atlantic. 2026/02, Vol. 337, Issue 2, p92
- Document Type:Nonfiction Work
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2026
- ISSN:1072-7825
- Accession Number:190728616
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