Wasase; Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom

Alfred, Taiaiake

ISBN 10: 1551116375 / ISBN 13: 9781551116372

Published by Broadview Press 978-1-55111-637-2, Peterborough

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[978-1-55111-637-2] 2005. (Trade paperback) Near fine. 313pp. Notes, glossary, bibliography, index. "The word Wasase is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, 'This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past". (Indians of North America, Autonomy, Colonialism--Canada, Indians of N.A., Indigenous Peoples--Canada, Mohawk Indians, Self-Government--Aboriginal, Social Conditions).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wasase; Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom
• Publisher: Broadview Press 978-1-55111-637-2, Peterborough
• ISBN 10: 1551116375
• ISBN 13: 9781551116372
• Binding: Soft cover
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ethnic Studies

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Synopsis

The word Wasáse is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, "This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past."

About the Author

Taiaiake Alfred is a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk philosopher and political strategist with more than three decades of experience in First Nations governance, political activism, and cultural restoration. After twenty-five years as a university professor, he now works directly with Indigenous nations to help breathe life into their visions of self-determination. He has been awarded a Canada Research Chair, a National Aboriginal Achievement/Indspire Award, and the Native American Journalists Association award for best column writing. He is the author of three highly acclaimed books: Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors: Kahnawake Mohawk Politics and the Rise of Native Nationalism; Peace, Power, Righteousness: An Indigenous Manifesto; and Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom.