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Glacier is a popular destination for Canadians, and a large contingent of that tourist populace has Asian Indian heritage.
However there are residents of Asian Indian decent in Montana. I know of at least a dozen hotel owners, not to mention my sons friends from High school (all are in engineering at MSU, so they stick together).
It's not a massive number, certainly not. However they certainly are planting some roots here. In fact I'm working with one guy acquiring 2 more hotels- it's a buyers market for that industry at the moment. I'm in commercial lending so most of my contacts are with entrepreneurs and business owners.
Do they generally refer to themselves as "Asian Indian" to avoid being confused with the Native Americans who are far, far more numerous in Montana?
In the last two areas I lived in in CA the local “native Americans” preferred to be called Indians. Most Indians view the term Native American as a PC term used by white liberals. Folks from India are called East Indians.
In the last two areas I lived in in CA the local “native Americans” preferred to be called Indians. Most Indians view the term Native American as a PC term used by white liberals. Folks from India are called East Indians.
I honestly prefer dot vs. feather or 7-11 vs. casino as it has more character than Asian Indian or East Indian vs. Native American.
Do they generally refer to themselves as "Asian Indian" to avoid being confused with the Native Americans who are far, far more numerous in Montana?
No like I said I generally doesn't really get brought up out here. At least not in the circles I reside within. There are some tribal members that will introduce themselves as 'Matt Realbird- Crow tribe' but that's about it. In a professional setting if I'm introducing a tribal member that holds office or position- I certainly refer to their tribe and title- that's a matter of sovereign formality and professionalism.
Actually I've never heard a person of Asian Indian decent even say that word. It's really a demographic delineation to avoid confusion, which is hardly ever.
Most places in AZ, still say Indian Reservation, or Indian Casino, I'll let the person from what ever tribe tell me what they prefer, rather than some White Liberal telling me what other people like to be called.
In the last two areas I lived in in CA the local “native Americans” preferred to be called Indians. Most Indians view the term Native American as a PC term used by white liberals. Folks from India are called East Indians.
Pretty much the same out here. East Indian/Asian Indian are interchanged a bit though. The State of Montana officially recognizes 'Indian Country' however.
Most places in AZ, still say Indian Reservation, or Indian Casino, I'll let the person from what ever tribe tell me what they prefer, rather than some White Liberal telling me what other people like to be called.
I've been to a Navajo Reservation in Arizona (Antelope Canyon) and they called themselves Indians as well. They called us the "real Indians" though in a joking manner.
BTW in Chinese language, native Americans are literally called "Indian" people. (Mandarin "yin-di-an", Cantonese "yan-dey-on").
The Asian Indians are called "Hindu" people (Mandarin "Yin-du", Cantonese "Yan-dou")
BTW in Chinese language, native Americans are literally called "Indian" people. (Mandarin "yin-di-an", Cantonese "yan-dey-on").
The Asian Indians are called "Hindu" people (Mandarin "Yin-du", Cantonese "Yan-dou")
I hate using the word "Hindu" to distinguish us because not everyone from India is a Hindu: The majority of Indians are Hindu but I also know Christians, Muslims, Atheists, Atheists, and Buddhists of Indian origin too. I'm of Hindu origin but consider myself spiritual, not religious and will NOT have my race referred to as Hindu. Would rather be called a dot-head.
I hate using the word "Hindu" to distinguish us because not everyone from India is a Hindu: The majority of Indians are Hindu but I also know Christians, Muslims, Atheists, Atheists, and Buddhists of Indian origin too. I'm of Hindu origin but consider myself spiritual, not religious and will NOT have my race referred to as Hindu. Would rather be called a dot-head.
Back in the 90's I was fortunate to have a friend who politely schooled me about that moniker. He was an awesome guy.
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