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Who even says “Indian” to describe Native Americans anymore?

One of my friends who is also native used that word to describe someone from a neighboring tribe and I genuinely thought he was talking about an Indian as in from India. No one says that for Native Americans anymore, at least not around here! It’s not only politically incorrect, but just plain incorrect. It’s outdated. He as a indigenous person should know that. Say indigenous or Native Americans, but don’t call us Indians anymore. It’s more offensive than being called “red” at this point. 😂
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There are a lot of Native Americans where I live and many use the term 'Indian' to describe themselves.

Their kids often yell at them for it.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
@Mamapolo2016 Same here. I once was part of a conversation where a white guy used the term "native American", and the Ojibwa man he was talking to said, "It's OK to say 'Indian'. That's what we use."
@Mamapolo2016 Good that someone’s telling them off for it. Guess old people will be stuck in their ways, but hopefully the younger generation can set it right.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Mamapolo2016 probably because they have been taught in school not to say Indian for a tribal member, confuses the teachers