History:
Past Native American History
- Who are they?
- -The term “Native American” and “American Indian Native” are used interchangeably to identify a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, or are sometimes referred to as the first native people.
- - The ancestors of Native American populations from the tip of Chile in the south to Canada in the north, migrated from Asia in at least three waves, according to a new international study published online in Nature, that involved over 60 investigations in 11 countries in the Americas, plus 4 in Europe and Russia.
- -These Native people were very strong, very spiritual and very religious, who lived for hundreds of years off the natural resources they had.
- -After the major wars these American Indians endured from both the Europeans and Americans, they were forced into assimilation as U.S. Citizens. It became a policy though American Administration during the 19th Century.
- -In 1830's to be more specific, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, authorizing the Government to relocate natives from their homelands within established states, to lands west of the Mississippi River. This resulted in the ethnic cleansing of many tribes, with the brutal, forced marches known as the "Trial of Tears".
- -This relocation also resulted in the death of thousands of Native Americans from numerous tribes. Most of the deaths were the result of disease and exposure to the extremely cold weather.
- Who are they?
- -The term “Native American” and “American Indian Native” are used interchangeably to identify a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, or are sometimes referred to as the first native people.
- - The ancestors of Native American populations from the tip of Chile in the south to Canada in the north, migrated from Asia in at least three waves, according to a new international study published online in Nature, that involved over 60 investigations in 11 countries in the Americas, plus 4 in Europe and Russia.
- -These Native people were very strong, very spiritual and very religious, who lived for hundreds of years off the natural resources they had.
- -After the major wars these American Indians endured from both the Europeans and Americans, they were forced into assimilation as U.S. Citizens. It became a policy though American Administration during the 19th Century.
- -In 1830's to be more specific, the U.S. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act, authorizing the Government to relocate natives from their homelands within established states, to lands west of the Mississippi River. This resulted in the ethnic cleansing of many tribes, with the brutal, forced marches known as the "Trial of Tears".
- -This relocation also resulted in the death of thousands of Native Americans from numerous tribes. Most of the deaths were the result of disease and exposure to the extremely cold weather.
Present Native American History
- There are more than 5 million Native Americans in the United states today.
- The federal government recognizes around 560 tribal governments.
- There are over 55 million acres of land held in trust for the Native Americans.
- They created tribal councils who help the federal government create long-range programs that deal with education, health services, resource planning, and financial credit.
Social Demographics:
Population
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5.2 million
As of the 2010 Census, the nation's population of American Indians including those of more than one race. They made up 1.7 percent of the total population. Of this total, 2.9 million were American Indian and Alaska Native only, and 2.3 million were American Indian and Alaska Native in combination with one or more other races.
8.6 million
The projected population of American Indians , including those of more than one race, on July 1, 2050. They would comprise 2 percent of the total population.
1.1 million
Increase in the nation's American Indian native population between the 2000 Census and 2010 Census. The population of this group increased by 26.7 percent during this period compared with the overall population growth of 9.7 percent.
Georgia Native American Population 32,151
Atlanta Native American Population 988
As of the 2010 Census, the nation's population of American Indians including those of more than one race. They made up 1.7 percent of the total population. Of this total, 2.9 million were American Indian and Alaska Native only, and 2.3 million were American Indian and Alaska Native in combination with one or more other races.
8.6 million
The projected population of American Indians , including those of more than one race, on July 1, 2050. They would comprise 2 percent of the total population.
1.1 million
Increase in the nation's American Indian native population between the 2000 Census and 2010 Census. The population of this group increased by 26.7 percent during this period compared with the overall population growth of 9.7 percent.
Georgia Native American Population 32,151
Atlanta Native American Population 988
Income
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$35,062
The median income of American Indian and Alaska Native households. This compares with $50,046 for the nation as a whole.
28.4%
The percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives that were in poverty in 2010. For the nation as a whole, the corresponding rate was 15.3 percent.
26% The percentage of civilian-employed American Indian and Alaska Native people 16 and older who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations. In addition, 25 percent worked in service occupations and 24 percent in sales and office occupations
The median income of American Indian and Alaska Native households. This compares with $50,046 for the nation as a whole.
28.4%
The percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives that were in poverty in 2010. For the nation as a whole, the corresponding rate was 15.3 percent.
26% The percentage of civilian-employed American Indian and Alaska Native people 16 and older who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations. In addition, 25 percent worked in service occupations and 24 percent in sales and office occupations
Education
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77% -The percentage of American Indians 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma, GED or alternative credential. Also, 13 percent obtained a bachelor's degree or higher. In comparison, the overall population had 86 percent with a high school diploma and 28 percent with a bachelor's degree or higher.
67,644 -Number of American Indians and Alaska Natives 25 and older who had a graduate or professional degree.
41%-Among American Indians and Alaska Natives 25 and older who have a bachelor's degree, the percentage whose degree is in science and engineering, or related fields. This compares with 44 percent for all people 25 and older with this level of education.
67,644 -Number of American Indians and Alaska Natives 25 and older who had a graduate or professional degree.
41%-Among American Indians and Alaska Natives 25 and older who have a bachelor's degree, the percentage whose degree is in science and engineering, or related fields. This compares with 44 percent for all people 25 and older with this level of education.