I'm an Indian Too I'm an Indian Too "I'm an Indian Too" is a song from the 1946 musical "Annie Get Your Gun", by Irving Berlin. It was originally performed by Ethel Merman. It is sung by the main character Annie after Sitting Bull adopts her into the Sioux tribe. It is typical of mid-20th-century views of Native Americans, and is sometimes considered racist and demeaning from a contemporary perspective, although others see it as a mildly satirical attack on racial stereotyping. Native Americans did protest outside the New York theatre, as well as movie theaters, holding picket signs stating: "Don't See "Annie Get
Beaver Creek Indian Tribe area today. They have traditionally farmed or held other agriculture related jobs. Historically the tribe has been rather isolated with most of its members living predominately rural lives. The tribe has however begun several exposure related initiatives aimed at both preserving their since of Indian identity, while simultaneously educating the general public as to the tribe's existence and culture. The tribe's historical language family is Eastern Siouan, one of the major languages connecting them to other Piedmont region tribes. The tribe is governed by a chief, vice chief and nine member tribal council, all of which are elected. Additionally, an