concepts
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member: pan-indianism

concepts in race, ethnicity and society
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narrower: pan-indianism

pan-indianism
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broader: concepts in race, ethnicity and society
definition: Pan-Indianism is a term used to describe an identity, culture, and philosophy, as well as organizations and movements comprising intertribal Native Americans united by common goals, usually aimed at expanding judicial, legislative, and political influence. There are 565 federally recognized, culturally distinct tribes in the United States. [Source: Multicultural America: A Multimedia Encyclopedia; Pan-Indianism]