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Clifford E. Trafzer

Clifford E. Trafzer is the Director of Native American Studies and the Costo Native American Research Center at the University of California, Riverside, where he is also Professor of History and Ethnic Studies. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books on the history, lives, and experiences of Native American peoples, including Earth Song, Sky Spirit and Blue Dawn, Red Earth. Trafzer is Vice-Chair of the California Native American Heritage Commission, an agency that protects sacred sites and American Indian burial grounds. He live in Yucaipa, California.

Books

Titles for Native American Heritage Month

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month this November, Penguin Random House is highlighting the stories of our authors as well as voices in the community who authentically represent the Indigenous Experience. Using #StoriesoftheLand, #NativeAmericanbooks, and #Indigenousreads join us in putting a spotlight on the rich and diverse stories showcasing the important contributions and experiences

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Books for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On October 11th, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to commemorate and honor the history and culture of Native communities. On October 8th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a presidential proclamation formally recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a national holiday: “For generations, Federal policies systematically sought to assimilate and displace Native people and eradicate Native cultures,” President Biden

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