The Era of Native Urban Relocation: Ep 17 of Crash Course Native American History
video description
Date: 2025-10-11
Related videos
Comments and reviews: 20
Caterfree10
The idea of Pan-Indianism reminds me more of a potential for coalition building, not unlike the LGBTQ community. The many letters in the acronym and beyond are each their own communities and have their own unique struggles, but the overall community at its best works together to fight against cisheteropatriarchy. I could definitely see a case for various indigenous folks working together both as part of urban living but also as a political coalition to better conditions for indigenous folks.
Of course, there is something to be said about this being forced onto indigenous folks too. See also: the previously noted stereotypes about Native Americans that don’t seem to care about how vastly different assorted tribes can be. When us white people are taking those stereotypes and assuming they apply to all Native peoples (or at all, in some cases, that’s a way of erasing any individual tribe, among other ways this can be forced. If a coalition is being built instead of outsides carelessly assuming all tribes are alike, it’s going to have vastly different results, imo.
reply
The idea of Pan-Indianism reminds me more of a potential for coalition building, not unlike the LGBTQ community. The many letters in the acronym and beyond are each their own communities and have their own unique struggles, but the overall community at its best works together to fight against cisheteropatriarchy. I could definitely see a case for various indigenous folks working together both as part of urban living but also as a political coalition to better conditions for indigenous folks.
Of course, there is something to be said about this being forced onto indigenous folks too. See also: the previously noted stereotypes about Native Americans that don’t seem to care about how vastly different assorted tribes can be. When us white people are taking those stereotypes and assuming they apply to all Native peoples (or at all, in some cases, that’s a way of erasing any individual tribe, among other ways this can be forced. If a coalition is being built instead of outsides carelessly assuming all tribes are alike, it’s going to have vastly different results, imo.
reply
RadDad419
Thanks for sharing these viewpoints. I qualify for tribal membership, but have been reluctant to pursue it since many of those distant relatives on the reservation still hold resentment towards my great grandmother's decision to marry outside the tribe and move to the city. Additonally, my tribe was lumped in with the Santee Sioux who seem to regard my people as a troublesome minority who had historically been responsible for starting several conflicts with white settlers while resisting the colonial theft of land or resources. This internal bigotry was part of the motivation for my GGM's move off the rez.
Should I pursue this further or am I just setting myself up for more bigotry and discrimination, only in this case from my own people I pass as White to most but have faced discrimination as a person of mixed race yet always cherished my Dakota ancestry and the teachings passed down by my mother's family.
reply
Thanks for sharing these viewpoints. I qualify for tribal membership, but have been reluctant to pursue it since many of those distant relatives on the reservation still hold resentment towards my great grandmother's decision to marry outside the tribe and move to the city. Additonally, my tribe was lumped in with the Santee Sioux who seem to regard my people as a troublesome minority who had historically been responsible for starting several conflicts with white settlers while resisting the colonial theft of land or resources. This internal bigotry was part of the motivation for my GGM's move off the rez.
Should I pursue this further or am I just setting myself up for more bigotry and discrimination, only in this case from my own people I pass as White to most but have faced discrimination as a person of mixed race yet always cherished my Dakota ancestry and the teachings passed down by my mother's family.
reply
garrettsavory
My comment isn't directly related to the topic of the video but pertains to the demographic statistic of the Census finding greater numbers of urban Native Americans that likely exist. Growing up I was told I had Native American ancestry. The story went that one of my distant great-grandmothers crossed paths with a Native American man. My DNA ancestry results showed not a single bit of Native American ancestry, and all European ancestry. I was a little disappointed but I'm glad to know for certain. I speculate that myth is common because people wanted ancestral ties to the land, considering that the European ancestry ties were cut for the most part. I also realize the colonialism mindset likely was an origin of that myth, in part.
reply
My comment isn't directly related to the topic of the video but pertains to the demographic statistic of the Census finding greater numbers of urban Native Americans that likely exist. Growing up I was told I had Native American ancestry. The story went that one of my distant great-grandmothers crossed paths with a Native American man. My DNA ancestry results showed not a single bit of Native American ancestry, and all European ancestry. I was a little disappointed but I'm glad to know for certain. I speculate that myth is common because people wanted ancestral ties to the land, considering that the European ancestry ties were cut for the most part. I also realize the colonialism mindset likely was an origin of that myth, in part.
reply
NadyaKing-p7h
Great episode!
A couple of friends and I coordinate a bookgroup, reading works by indigenous authors, and visiting the museum and powwow at the reservation close by - Confederated Tribes of Grands Ronde
Our university (which borders the Creek) has begin hosting a spring camas festival (when they're blooming)
Our first read this fall is Everything you've wanted to know about Indians but we're afraid to ask. ' (Dr A Trueuer) and then Randy and Edith Woodley's 'Journey to Eloheh' (Randy's Cherokee, Edith, Shoshone)
reply
Great episode!
A couple of friends and I coordinate a bookgroup, reading works by indigenous authors, and visiting the museum and powwow at the reservation close by - Confederated Tribes of Grands Ronde
Our university (which borders the Creek) has begin hosting a spring camas festival (when they're blooming)
Our first read this fall is Everything you've wanted to know about Indians but we're afraid to ask. ' (Dr A Trueuer) and then Randy and Edith Woodley's 'Journey to Eloheh' (Randy's Cherokee, Edith, Shoshone)
reply
StephySon
I first learned about the Mohawk Iron workers when I visited the 9/11 memorial. Really surprised me to learn the original twin towers were helped to be builded by native peoples. .. And all their hard work destroyed. .
It is also interesting as a New Yorker that there’s never been a part of the city where you see many Indians. New York City has soooo many ethnic enclaves but there’s never been one for native folks
reply
I first learned about the Mohawk Iron workers when I visited the 9/11 memorial. Really surprised me to learn the original twin towers were helped to be builded by native peoples. .. And all their hard work destroyed. .
It is also interesting as a New Yorker that there’s never been a part of the city where you see many Indians. New York City has soooo many ethnic enclaves but there’s never been one for native folks
reply
lemonsasa
I've lived in the Twin Cities for 9 years. I had NO IDEA about the origins and purposes of Little Earth. I just thought it was a really cool neighborhood. In my defense there has been a bigger shift toward respecting the fact that we're on Native land and a lot of attention has been paid to renaming places around here. Also most neighborhoods in the cities take a lot of pride in their cultural identities.
reply
I've lived in the Twin Cities for 9 years. I had NO IDEA about the origins and purposes of Little Earth. I just thought it was a really cool neighborhood. In my defense there has been a bigger shift toward respecting the fact that we're on Native land and a lot of attention has been paid to renaming places around here. Also most neighborhoods in the cities take a lot of pride in their cultural identities.
reply
ScarletCandlelight
I can be positive of my relationship to my western band Cherokee blood as grandma was full blood and she passed down our language and traditions. I may be white as can be but im also irish Catholic and well i have vililigro and only gotten worse over time. Im the first since grandma to return to our tribe in my family.
reply
I can be positive of my relationship to my western band Cherokee blood as grandma was full blood and she passed down our language and traditions. I may be white as can be but im also irish Catholic and well i have vililigro and only gotten worse over time. Im the first since grandma to return to our tribe in my family.
reply
mr. b3168
I grew up in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood. One of the most diverse zip codes in the world. My first friends were Urban Natives who lived in my apartment. My mom babysat them. We hung out and played video games in each other's apartments, hung out on the porches, parks, etc. Fun times.
reply
I grew up in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood. One of the most diverse zip codes in the world. My first friends were Urban Natives who lived in my apartment. My mom babysat them. We hung out and played video games in each other's apartments, hung out on the porches, parks, etc. Fun times.
reply
dorenewiese2804
Great job! Thank you so much for doing the urban piece. Very few people tackle the census issue. It has actually erased our true data. I hope you will continue to speak out to support urban inequities. After all, we are the Tribal Majority. Writing from Native News Chicago.
reply
Great job! Thank you so much for doing the urban piece. Very few people tackle the census issue. It has actually erased our true data. I hope you will continue to speak out to support urban inequities. After all, we are the Tribal Majority. Writing from Native News Chicago.
reply
crash_course
The Cherokee didn't have princesses, no; we had slaves. That's how they got tricked into fighting with the South. I don't have to be a tribal member to know who my family is, and that's the discrepancy. Don't let the Blood-Quantum hypocrites keep ya down, or silent.
reply
The Cherokee didn't have princesses, no; we had slaves. That's how they got tricked into fighting with the South. I don't have to be a tribal member to know who my family is, and that's the discrepancy. Don't let the Blood-Quantum hypocrites keep ya down, or silent.
reply
paige8916
6: 19 our area is voting on revoking status to people married in, adopted and children of parents where 1 parent is not of the specific tribe. Doesn't this reduce visibility of the tribe itself or is what is allocated to tribes not determined by tribe size
reply
6: 19 our area is voting on revoking status to people married in, adopted and children of parents where 1 parent is not of the specific tribe. Doesn't this reduce visibility of the tribe itself or is what is allocated to tribes not determined by tribe size
reply
mariaft2
As a Clevelanderhey! lolhonestly, though, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Lake Erie Native American Council during visits of Native authors to our first class library system, and I can attest that Native life is alive and well in the Land!
reply
As a Clevelanderhey! lolhonestly, though, I’ve had the opportunity to work with the Lake Erie Native American Council during visits of Native authors to our first class library system, and I can attest that Native life is alive and well in the Land!
reply
thesaltycrafter
I have a copy of that photo! I had it framed as a surprise for my partner who is an ironworker! It sat on our mantle (until an overly zealous cat knocked it off and broke the glass) Thank you for sharing the history!
reply
I have a copy of that photo! I had it framed as a surprise for my partner who is an ironworker! It sat on our mantle (until an overly zealous cat knocked it off and broke the glass) Thank you for sharing the history!
reply
carolinec5010
I was just rewatching Law & Order SVU and Adam Beach's character was talking about how his father helped shape the New York skyline without any of the acknowledgement. So very cool timing for the start of this episode!
reply
I was just rewatching Law & Order SVU and Adam Beach's character was talking about how his father helped shape the New York skyline without any of the acknowledgement. So very cool timing for the start of this episode!
reply
ElizabethHopkinson
A question from someone outside the Americas: Does continued use of the word Indian (because, as you said, it’s the word used in treaties) cause confusion or problems with people whose heritage is from India
reply
A question from someone outside the Americas: Does continued use of the word Indian (because, as you said, it’s the word used in treaties) cause confusion or problems with people whose heritage is from India
reply
Terrylovestock
Please focus on immortalizing native history as white history has and will be covered for certain. Many historical events involving indigenous people are covered up but crash course is an amazing platform
reply
Please focus on immortalizing native history as white history has and will be covered for certain. Many historical events involving indigenous people are covered up but crash course is an amazing platform
reply
shanewalshey12345
My English teacher in highschool, I think sophomore year. Her grandfather is the 3rd man on the left. She showed us this photo in class and told us about how that was him. Crazy small world sometimes.
reply
My English teacher in highschool, I think sophomore year. Her grandfather is the 3rd man on the left. She showed us this photo in class and told us about how that was him. Crazy small world sometimes.
reply
TheBilgepumper
We learned a lot less indigenous history than we should have, but my New England public school in the 80s did teach us about Mohawk ironworkers building NYC skyscrapers.
reply
We learned a lot less indigenous history than we should have, but my New England public school in the 80s did teach us about Mohawk ironworkers building NYC skyscrapers.
reply
ElBandito
It is a tough mountain to climb but I hope all the minorities in the USA would one day overcome the systemic racism that is leveled against them and live in harmony.
reply
It is a tough mountain to climb but I hope all the minorities in the USA would one day overcome the systemic racism that is leveled against them and live in harmony.
reply
Alejandro-z9o7i
As a NYAC coordinator, I'm so happy and proud to see our program highlighted in this video! Thanks for bringing attention to Little Earth and the community!
reply
As a NYAC coordinator, I'm so happy and proud to see our program highlighted in this video! Thanks for bringing attention to Little Earth and the community!
reply
Add a review, comment
Other channel videos
