Lepus Rex, whereabouts are you? Out here in the West, we still write and say NA. IMO, it is respectful by designating them as indigneous. I suppose one might be more correct and call them Indigenous Americans. Using NA also makes sure people understand one is not refering to someone from India.

Have you asked any NA friends what they think about it? I see in the book I quoted from above, that they use both terms, NA and Indian, but they usually use Indian when pointing out the stereotypes which children have been taught in textbooks, movies, and television, etc.

NA is a personal preference. One I will continue to use. There is nothing wrong with being ethically conscious and striving to do no harm with our words.

kat