A Basic Call to Consciousness - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 091399023X ISBN 13: 9780913990230

Publisher: Book Pub Co, 1992

Synopsis

A clearly presented history & compelling critique of Western Culture by the Hau De No Sau Nee, the Six Nations Iroquois, a culture that traces it's roots back to the Pleistocene. The three position papers presented in this book describe the conditions of oppression suffered by Native People of the Americas. It was given by the Hau De No Sau Nee to the Non-Governmental Organizaitons of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in 1977. It is as relevant today as when it was first given.

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About the Author

Sotsisowah, John Mohawk, a scholar, authored the position papers presented at the UN and writes the foreword in this new edition. Jose Barrerio, who wrote the afterword in this edition, was a long time editor at Akwesasne Notes, is editor at Indian Country today, and the author of The Indian Chronicles. Chief Oren Lyons is a traditional Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan, a member of the Nation Council of Chiefs of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, and a principal figure in the Traditional Circle of Indian Elders. He has authored numerous books including Voice of Indigenous Peoples and is a Professor of American Studies at the State University of New York, Buffalo.

Review

This is actually a collection of position papers originally delivered at the conference on "Discrimination Against the Indigenous Populations of the Americas" hosted by the Non-Governmental Organizations of the United Nations in Geneva in 1977. These papers present a compelling critique of Western Culture and an eloquent text on the rights of Indigenous nations. New material by John Mohawk, Chief Oren Lyons, and José Barreiro give background information on the events leading up to this meeting, a historical perspective on the struggle for self-determination by Indgenous peoples, and a look to a new era of possibility for Native nations. Not many books portray the heart and courage of so many people in one volume.

Edition details

• Publisher: Book Pub Co
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 091399023X
• ISBN 13: 9780913990230
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120
• Editor: Notes Akwesasne