“The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History” by Ned Blackhawk is a groundbreaking work that reexamines U.S. history by centering the experiences and contributions of Native Americans. Blackhawk, a leading Indigenous scholar, challenges the traditional narratives that have often marginalized Native peoples. The book spans from the arrival of European settlers to the present day, highlighting the resilience and agency of Indigenous communities despite centuries of colonial violence and displacement¹.