Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto
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Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto is a political manifesto--a timely and inspiring essay that calls on the indigenous peoples of North America to move beyond their 500-year history of pain, loss, and colonization and make self-determination a reality. Taiaiake Alfred, a leading Kanien'kehaka (Mohawk) scholar and activist, urges Native communities to return to their traditional political values to educate a new generation of leaders committed to preserving indigenous nationhood. Only a solid grounding in traditional values and the principles of consensus-based governance will enable Native communities to heal their present divisions, resist assimilation, and forge new relationships of respect and equality with the mainstream society. Familiar with Western as well as indigenous traditions of thought, the author presents a powerful critique of the intellectual framework that until now has structured not only relations between indigenous nations and the state, but the internal politics of colonized communities. Yet he does not condemn non-indigenous people; instead, he invites them to transcend historical prejudices and join in the struggle for justice, freedom, and peace.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195412168
ISBN13:9780195412161
Release Date:June 1999
Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.8" x 5.8"
Customer Reviews
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Indigenizing the Indigenous
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Taiaiake Alfred presents a thought prevoking and straight forward critique of today's aboriginal politics. Filled with understanding, insight, and challenging thoughts, he states the facts in a clear and honest manner. This book is a must read for everybody, especially those wanting a better understanding of traditional aboriginal politics and thought.
an addition to a grand reexamination of CANADA and USA
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
those in "position" will be wise to read this book. movements and opportunities exist 4 everyone. only with self examination of thought and language will we untangle the knots we have in our tangled minds. the writer does a wonderful job exposing some of these entanglements.
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