Over the years, the historiography of the fur trade has reflected various perspectives on Native American importance. Individual scholars have developed differing insights into the contributions of Native peoples. Some see Native American contributions as secondary. Others see Natives as being crucial players who were necessary to support the existence of the trade. Still, others […]

Read More Perspectives on Reliance: Explorations of Native America’s Labor in the Fur Trade

Native American history tells a difficult story that ranges from the great heights of empires to the deep lows of extermination. Despite the toll it has taken, Native American communities have, nonetheless, survived to tell their stories. These stories are acts of survivance. Native Americans seek to not just hold the line on Native survival; […]

Read More Critical Review: Custer Died for Your Sins and Survivance