Cherokee Blue Eyes: Keeping the Heritage Alive

by Brian Voncannon

Overview

There is nothing more sacred than remembering your Native American ancestors whose tears still remain. Cherokee Blue Eyes beckons you to reach deep into your soul and honor those before you. The author describes his views of such a gesture and the controversy that one may face while doing so. Running much deeper than membership cards and blood quantum, this book will show that the love of your heritage keeps the fire in your heart perpetually alive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781469702667
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/14/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	148
File size:	158 KB

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	xi
	Introduction	xiii
	Mixed Blood	3
	Why Search for Native Roots?	13
	The Spark that Started the Fire	23
	Who I Am	29
	More of My Views	32
	Honoring Your Ancestors	43
	The Powwow	44
	Learning Your Native Tongue	47
	Do Some Reading	48
	Talk to People	49
	The Land of 1000 Smokes	55
	Researching Your Native Past	63
	Guide to Obtaining Vital Records	64
	Basic Research Principles	66
	Researching Your Tribe	74
	If Your Tribe is Unknown	76
	Failing to Find Ancestors on the Rolls	78
	The Indian Princess Theory	87
	Possible Explanations	88
	The Story of Me and Other Things	95
	Federal Recognition	98
	More on Looks	102
	Some More Origins of the Dreaded Wannabe Title	104
	Let Me Introduce Myself	106
	Two Kinds	107
	Real Indians	111
	Genuine Tribes and the Scam Artists	113
	Conclusions	119
	Glossary	123
	Bibliography	129
	About the Author	131