This book challenges the contemporary wisdom on Aboriginal governance. It argues that indigenous peoples must return to their political traditions and use these traditions to educate a new generation of leaders committed to values and the preservation of indigenous nationhood.
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"Alfred writes in an eloquent, straightforward style....This is must reading for those who ask what natives want and for those who aspire to lead us."--Globe and Mail
About the Author
Dr. Taiaiake Alfred is Kanien'kehaka, born and raised in the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory. He was schooled by Jesuits, and has been a machine-gunner in the U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Alfred earned a doctorate from Cornell University, and is known widely for his scholarly work on Native nationalism, Iroquois history, and indigenous traditions of government. He is an advisor on governance and land issues for the Mohawks of Kahnawake. Dr. Alfred is the author of Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors: Kahnawake Mohawk Politics and the Rise of Native Nationalism (Oxford, 1995). He resides in Songhees Nation Territory, where he is Director of the Indigenous Governance Program at the University of Victoria.
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Indigenizing the Indigenous,
By Jacinda Mack (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto (Paperback)
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.
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Good book, but be critical.,
By James Wassenas (Uske) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto (Paperback)
This is a thought provoking book, however Taiaiake Alfred makes some assertions and recommendations that I find VERY problematic. Mainly that he is against 'mixed marriages' and pretty much calls this diluting of am Indigenous gene pool. In my eyes, this taints everything else he says with a racist supremist theme.I like the idea that we need to look to our traditions and teachings for guidance in governance, but I find the language very loaded and 'anti' based. I would like to see at least a smidgen of credit given to our elected leaders that have for years fought on our behalf. Dr. Alfred vocalizes an opinion popular amongst many Indigenous people, for that reason the book is worth reading, however be mindful that some of what he sasys is outright wrong.
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an addition to a grand reexamination of CANADA and USA,
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This review is from: Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto (Paperback)
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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Native American community life today is framed by two value systems that are fundamentally opposed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Native American community life today is framed by two value systems that are fundamentally opposed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
traditional indigenous philosophies, indigenous nationhood, indigenous nations, traditional indigenous cultures, indigenous youth, aboriginal title, band council, indigenous notions, treaty process Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Indian Act, Native American, British Columbia, American Indian, Great Law, Alaska Natives, Supreme Court, North American, Royal Commission, The Book of Elders, Vine Deloria New!
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- The Book of Elders: The Life Stories of Great American Indians by Sandy Johnson on 5 pages
- The Portable North American Indian Reader (Viking Portable Library) by Frederick W. Turner in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Indigenous Peoples in International Law by S. James Anaya in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Native American Postcolonial Psychology by Eduardo Duran in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- A Genealogy of Sovereignty (Cambridge Studies in International Relations) by Jens Bartelson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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- American Indians and U.S. Politics: A Companion Reader by John M. Meyer on page 15, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- European Conquest and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: The Moral Backwardness of International Society (Cambridge Studies in International Relations) by Paul Keal in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Sovereign Lives: Power in Global Politics by Jenny Edkins on page 186, and Back Matter
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