Kill the Indian, Save the Man
Ward Churchill examines the historical and social meaning behind the phrase Kill the Indian, Save the Man. Focusing on the intersection of Indigenous identity, education, and cultural policy, this provocative work offers readers a basis for considering assimilation, institutional power, and historical memory.
About This Book
Kill the Indian, Save the Man is a work by Ward Churchill centered on the charged relationship between Indigenous identity, education, and cultural policy.
Its title invokes a forceful historical phrase, framing the book as a critical examination of the beliefs and practices associated with that idea.
The book may interest readers exploring Indigenous history, social institutions, and the lasting implications of assimilationist thought.
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