MGT 467 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Indian Child Welfare Act, Indian Citizenship Act, 1890 United States Census
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Chapter 8: native americans and multi-racial group members. 5. 2 million people of american indian and alaska native descent comprise about 2% ofthe u. s. population. 2. 9 million people identify as america indian and alaska native alone. American indian and alaska native population increased by nearly 40% between 2000 and 2010. About 33% of people who are native american alone live on reservations or trust lands. 14% of single race native americans have at least a bachelor s degree. American indian and alaska native have the work unemployment, poverty, and health insurance rates in the. American indian and alaska native - person having origins in any of the original peoples of north and south. America and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. U. s. census did not count american indians until 1860 and then only if they were not living on reservations. With the 1890 census, all american indians, both on and outside reservations were included in the data.
