We've Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America by Clift, Joey

Native comedian Joey Clift takes you on a hilarious journey to discover the largest population you don't know in this sharp debut for fans of Michael Harriot and Phoebe Robinson.

Put away the construction paper: this contraband book contains everything your high school refused to teach you about Native American history, people, and culture--illustrated in an irreverent textbook-meets-notebook style by Diné artist Julie Fiveash.

Comedian Joey Clift (Cowlitz tribe) walks you through a wide range of misconceptions, weird questions, and even weirder assumptions, covering everything from Pocahontas and sports mascots to ancestry claims and the Land Back movement.

• A hilarious, NDN-approved guide to Native America
• Great gift for history buffs, teachers, and comedy fans
• Interact with satirical flowcharts, quizzes, and more
• Joyfully defiant illustrations by Julie Fiveash
• Foreword by Shane Hawk (Never Whistle at Night)
• Includes a trove of Native resources for allies
• Perfect fans of The Daily Show's America (The Book) and F*cking History

Pick up this conversation-starting book and turn your boring Thanksgiving into a fun "You're Welcome" dance party!

Author: Joey Clift
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 7.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9798881610883

About the Author
Joey Clift is a Los Angeles-based comedian, TV writer, director, Peabody and Emmy-nominated producer, and enrolled member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Joey attended college to become a local TV weather person because he didn't see any Native American comedians on television as a kid, and that made him believe he wasn't allowed to work in comedy. He has since proven otherwise, writing for critically acclaimed TV series like Spirit Rangers on Netflix, Molly of Denali on PBS and Paw Patrol on Nickelodeon. Joey created Gone Native, a Webby-winning Comedy Central Digital series and his short films have screened everywhere from Just for Laughs to the Smithsonian Museum.