Education Standards
Grade 9-10, Strand R.I, Standard 9. CC.9-10.R.I.9 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington’s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech, King’s "Letter From Birmingham Jail"), including how they address related themes and concepts.
-In regards to House Concurrent Resolution 108 (67 Stat. B132) (viewable at History tab above):
"Our tribe was against termination, but the BIA [Bureau of Indian Affairs] superintendent said we were for it,
claiming we took a vote. But no vote was ever taken in Grand Ronde" (McManis 30).
"The termination law said we could buy our land back if we wanted to stay, but we couldn't afford it.
Almost no Grand Ronder could. The government marked up the land prices two to three times what the
lots would normally sell for" (McManis 36).
Grade 11-12, Strand R.L, Standard 2, CC.11-12.R.L.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.
Some of the prevalent themes throughout the book include racism, identity,
poverty, and hope. Click the Themes tab above to explore more.
Grade 11-12, Strand R.L, Standard 4. CC.11-12.R.L.4 Craft and Structure: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. (Include Shakespeare as well as other authors.)
"The government promised Indians a better home, furniture, schooling, and a good job. Daddy
called it an opportunity and seemed to believe it. Chich called it an eviction" (McManis 36).
"...my chich, my grandmother, said this much: "Termination means we're the walking dead" (McManis 16).
*Standards derived from Illinois Common Core ELA Standards at https://www.isbe.net/Documents/ELA_common_core_standards.pdf.
Programming Ideas
Partner with Cahokia Mounds Historic Site and Museum to plan an interactive visit after reading Indian No More to gain a better understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
The museum offers various displays and an outdoor walking augmented reality (AR) tour for visitors with smartphones. See a video of someone using their smartphone to view Cahokia Mounds 1,000 years ago at this St. Louis Public Radio link. It's a really cool educational tool that helps visitors better understand how the land might have looked back then.
The museum was closed for an extended period of time for renovations, but according to St. Louis Public Radio, the museum reopened to visitors in June of 2026.