Urban Voices: The Bay Area American Indian Community Volume 50

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The narrative focuses on the transformation of Native American life in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1950s, highlighting the impact of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Relocation Program. It emphasizes the formation of a multi-tribal community centered around the Intertribal Friendship House in Oakland, which became a vital support system and cultural hub. The book features essays, photographs, and stories that document the experiences of Native families over seventy years, showcasing their resilience, activism, and the ongoing evolution of urban Indian identity.