Proceed with Caution: Using Native American Folktales in the Classroom

I like that the author points out how important traditional literature and the accuracy in which it is taught and portrayed is to a culture.  If we as educators don't get this right, students will have very flawed views of various cultures.  The author points out several things that she finds to be not culturally accurate about her Indian tribe from a popular book.  It is very important that we find literature for students that is "approved" by the culture it represents so that students are learning accurate information even in fictional stories.  This is of course another way to fight against the American Indian stereotypes that are so very prevalent in the US today.  I think the guidelines given in the article are very practical and are attributes that I will consider when choosing folklore for my classroom.  I'm very glad we were able to read this article because it has definitely opened my eyes to how educators need to view traditional literature.