Rob Maxim
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Third, many data sets treat Native Americans as just a race, a decision that reflects misunderstandings about Native identity and Tribal governance.
In California, nearly 90% of Native American people identify as multi-racial or Hispanic, illustrating that Native people aren’t just one “race.”
In California, nearly 90% of Native American people identify as multi-racial or Hispanic, illustrating that Native people aren’t just one “race.”
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Third, many data sets treat Native Americans as just a race, a decision that reflects misunderstandings about Native identity and Tribal governance.
In California, nearly 90% of Native American people identify as multi-racial or Hispanic, illustrating that Native people aren’t just one “race.”
In California, nearly 90% of Native American people identify as multi-racial or Hispanic, illustrating that Native people aren’t just one “race.”
Next, the relative remoteness and noncontiguous geography of Tribal reservations make data collection and aggregation difficult.
In Southern California, the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad led to the breakup of many reservations. Policies like allotment also eroded Tribal land bases.
In Southern California, the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad led to the breakup of many reservations. Policies like allotment also eroded Tribal land bases.
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Next, the relative remoteness and noncontiguous geography of Tribal reservations make data collection and aggregation difficult.
In Southern California, the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad led to the breakup of many reservations. Policies like allotment also eroded Tribal land bases.
In Southern California, the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad led to the breakup of many reservations. Policies like allotment also eroded Tribal land bases.
First, sample sizes for data about Native Americans are often too small, which affects the quality of many data sets
To illustrate this, look at the total Native American population across three different Census data products. The data sets vary by over 24%, despite measuring the same data point
To illustrate this, look at the total Native American population across three different Census data products. The data sets vary by over 24%, despite measuring the same data point
August 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
First, sample sizes for data about Native Americans are often too small, which affects the quality of many data sets
To illustrate this, look at the total Native American population across three different Census data products. The data sets vary by over 24%, despite measuring the same data point
To illustrate this, look at the total Native American population across three different Census data products. The data sets vary by over 24%, despite measuring the same data point