With an awakened interest in and determination to understand Native American history beyond what was taught in the classroom, the author attended a luncheon where she learned that the U.S. refused to sign the 1948 U.N. Resolution 260 against genocide over a concern of possible legal actions by the Native People.

It was only AFTER significant modifications that it was signed. 40 years later.

There were many historical facts of interest behind writing of this book, “Native American Resilience: A Story of Racism, Genocide and Survival,” however, the realization of genocide against Native Americans became the driving force. Understanding that history is primarily written by the victor, the author spent innumerable hours researching, traveling and writing to thoroughly research centuries-old historical documents which prove the racism and genocide against Native Americans from the arrival of the first colonizers. 

The information and stories provided in the chapters are thoroughly documented with the author’s personal analysis provided at the end of each chapter, as well as at the end of the book in “Reflections”, both clearly separated from the research. This book is a carefully reviewed and collaborative effort between Ms. Streng and members of a number of Indigenous peoples.