It seems to me that non whites that are unknowing but want to show respect for our people use the term Native Americans. I think it boils down now to the current politically correct name and little to do with want we call ourselves. All the Indians I know identify by their tribe or Indian. Choctaw wrote: > Halito!! > I'm enjoying reading all the responses to this. Personally, I answer with > Choctaw, which then usually gets a response of "what's that".....I'm in NE > Arkansas, and I think I"m the only Choctaw here. Sometimes I then say > Choctaw Tribe of Oklahoma...or just plain old Choctaw Indian. I often refer > to myself as Indian, I don't think it's a "dirty word" although it's not > "exactly" what/who we are. I prefer American Indian over Native American, > although I don't take offense to Native American because most people just > don't know the difference and mean no disrespect by it. > Everyone keep responding, I enjoy this list more than any other I'm on. > Geneology is interesting and helpful, but this list can really teach us alot > and each post can be something for all of us. > Shelley (Hishi Ohoyo) > > ==== CHAHTA Mailing List ==== > To Unsubscribe: > Send msg. to [email protected] > Put "one" word in "body" of message:... "unsubscribe" without the quotes > Nothing in the subject line... Turn off signatures.......