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We've Been Here the Whole Time!
A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America
By Joey Clift
Narrator Joey Clift
Table of Contents
About The Book
Peabody and Emmy-nominated Native comedian Joey Clift takes you on a journey to discover the largest population you don’t know in his hilarious debut for fans of Michael Harriot, Mo Rocca, and Phoebe Robinson.
Foreword by Shane Hawk, writer and co-editor of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology!
Put away the construction paper: This contraband book is here to teach you everything your high school refused to teach about Native American history, people, and culture. From misunderstood figures like Pocahontas, to sports mascots, to the Land Back movement, to how cool Lily Gladstone is, this hilarious NDN-approved guide is the first of its kind––an irreverent, textbook-meets-notebook style by Diné artist Julie Fiveash. Sharewith your loved ones and transform your boring Thanksgiving into a big “You’re Welcome” dance party!
Joey Clift (Cowlitz tribe) walks you through a wide range of information that will answer provocative questions and debunk Americans' wildest assumptions, like:
This giftable, conversation-starting book is perfect for history buffs, teachers, and comedy lovers alike. Funny, fearless, and deeply informative, Joey Clift’s debut reminds readers that Native people aren’t just part of history—they’ve been here the whole time.
Foreword by Shane Hawk, writer and co-editor of Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology!
Put away the construction paper: This contraband book is here to teach you everything your high school refused to teach about Native American history, people, and culture. From misunderstood figures like Pocahontas, to sports mascots, to the Land Back movement, to how cool Lily Gladstone is, this hilarious NDN-approved guide is the first of its kind––an irreverent, textbook-meets-notebook style by Diné artist Julie Fiveash. Sharewith your loved ones and transform your boring Thanksgiving into a big “You’re Welcome” dance party!
Joey Clift (Cowlitz tribe) walks you through a wide range of information that will answer provocative questions and debunk Americans' wildest assumptions, like:
- “Native American” or “American Indian”: What the heck do we call you?
- Is it appropriate to do a Land Acknowledgement over Zoom?
- Why saying “I’m 1/16th Cherokee” is like saying you’re “1/16th Californian’
- Columbus Day is a holiday for a guy who was bad at pretty much everything
- Are Native American people extinct? No! Stop asking!
This giftable, conversation-starting book is perfect for history buffs, teachers, and comedy lovers alike. Funny, fearless, and deeply informative, Joey Clift’s debut reminds readers that Native people aren’t just part of history—they’ve been here the whole time.
Appearances
OCT 7
12:00AM
In Person
Mysterious Galaxy
3555 Rosecrans St
#107A
San Diego, CA 92110
OCT 12
12:00AM
In Person
Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91101-2116
OCT 16
12:00AM
In Person
Literary Arts
716 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214
NOV 1
3:00PM
In Person
Politics & Prose - Conn Ave location
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
NOV 9
12:00AM
In Person
Elliot Bay Book Company
1521 10th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
NOV 11
12:00AM
In Person
Book People
603 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (October 6, 2026)
- Runtime: 8 hours
- ISBN13: 9781668194065
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