Dances with Dependency presents actionable strategies to end welfare dependency and reduce poverty among Indigenous populations. The book starts with a powerful and insightful portrayal of contemporary Indigenous communities, directly linking widespread poverty and hopelessness to a "dependency mindset" shaped by welfare economics. To overcome this, the author advocates for policy reform alongside a return to Indigenous peoples' 10,000-year tradition of self-reliance, grounded in personal responsibility and cultural awareness.
Calvin Helin, free from political correctness and partisan agendas, warns of a growing crisis—a demographic tsunami that threatens both the United States and Canada. He highlights how, in the U.S., government entitlement programs for ethnic minorities, combined with an already significant national debt, place future prosperity in jeopardy. However, this looming challenge, when viewed as an opportunity, can spark reform—not only for Indigenous populations but for any marginalized group grappling with dependency, including those in inner cities, developing countries, and post-totalitarian regimes.
