Native American imagery is all around us, ... The teepee, traditionally used by Plains Indians, is a popular—and sometimes co-opted—symbol of Native American identity.

“These schools left an indelible imprint on the Oneida Indian Nation and all Native people, and they are not a distant memory for us,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative.

In this interview, Donald Fixico, Thomas Bowlus Distinguished Professor of American Indian History and Director of the Center for Indigenous Nations Studies at the University of Kansas, talks ...