Professor Cheyfitz’s discussion in Native Americans was enlightening in an uncomfortable way. I did not know that Cornell is located on historic Cayuga homeland, and I find it interesting and enraging that Cornell refuses to admit this fact. I knew, of course, that American school’s are glossing over some of the darker aspects of our history, but I did not realize the extent to which Native Americans have been pushed aside and hidden. Yes, I knew about the Trail of Tears and some other injustices, but I did not know anything about the deliberate cultural annihilation that went along with the physical removal.  Attending the discussion made me feel ignorant and neglectful, but I am still glad I went, so that now I can work to learn more and hopefully become more educated on Native American history.