Chapter Six talks about native populations in Minnesota from the years 1990 to 2000. It also deals with education and economic situations that Indians in Minnesota are going through.It states that about 28% of Indians live below the poverty level as of 2000, but this number is down from 1989 when it was at 44%. It also states that Indians make about half of the income of whites on a statewide basis. Anohter thing the chapter talks about is the infant mortality rate of Indians compared to whites. The infant mortality rate of Indians is three and a half times higher than in the white population.
After reading this chapter I feel like the Indian population is a lot worse off than the white population, but feel they are making progress with their community and all these things I have just talked about are looking up for Indian communities in Minnesota. The numbers from 1990 to 2000 show that mortality rates are down since 1990 and so are graduation rates from 68% in 1990 to 74% in 2000. I believe if things continue the way they are it will become less and less difficult for Indians in Minnesota and arouond the country.
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I am proud that the graduation rate has increased since 1990 and personally notice it. Many people from the reservation that are older than me never finished high school, well due to the fact they were getting in and out of trouble; Compared to the native american students now, majority of the people now complete high school. I hope this continues so the Native Americans rates can improve and improve themselves.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you Richard! My graduating class was suppose to have roughly 130 kids in it and by the end we had 90! Sadly, many of them were Native American. However!Many have gotten their G.E.D or are working full-time, etc. Looking at the older ones in the community, a large percentage never finished school but they encourage their children and younger ones in their family to stay in school and get educated. It is important so Native Americans do not fall back and can change the perception of others and ensure a great future.
ReplyDeleteI also agree this chapter really shed some positive light on the native community in the increase of graduation rate to 74 percent. this wil help them improve their situations and grow. posted by (Jesus Saenz)
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is important that Native American students do not fall behind their whtie peers. It sadens me however that they have to work harder then their white peers to succeed, it seems as if they are at an unfair disadvantage. I hope that Native American students continue to climb up the charts and excell in life.
ReplyDelete(Tracey Weitzel)