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True. At least in SoDak, saying “Native American” gives the impression that you’re an outsider—not from the area—who is out of touch with the local American Indian population. It is perceived as racist in a patronizing way. I was specifically told *not* to say it when interning for the state census data center.

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Of course, in other states / countries this is totally different. It really is complex.

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*Formerly summitseeker*
--Still seeking summits--