Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz's The Indian Card explores Native American identity through the lens of federal policy and tribal sovereignty. Blending historical analysis with personal narratives and interviews across Indigenous nations, she examines the complexities of tribal membership and colonization's lasting impact. Narrator Amy Hall brings warmth and clarity to these challenging topics.

Schuettpelz weaves her journey with Native identity into a broader investigation of who can claim Indigeneity. Through research and storytelling, she reveals how historical policies continue to shape modern Indigenous communities – creating both trauma and resilience. Hall's thoughtful narration helps make this work both academically rigorous and deeply personal, contributing to vital conversations about Native American identity and sovereignty.