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Al Smith's Embrace of Native Culture
- Al Smith, raised without much Native culture, fully embraced it later in life.
- He even jokingly called himself "Red Coyote" at restaurants to play into stereotypes.
Al Smith's Childhood Trauma
- Al Smith's early life was marked by separation from his Klamath traditions due to Catholic boarding school.
- He escaped as a teenager but struggled with alcohol and a sense of cultural displacement.
Al Smith's Sobriety and Spiritual Journey
- Al Smith's life changed after discovering his "grandmother's God" through AA's step three.
- He became known as "Indian Al," helping other Native people achieve sobriety.