Basic Call to Consciousness - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570671591 ISBN 13: 9781570671593

Publisher: Native Voices, 2005

Synopsis

This book focuses on events before and after the International Non-Governmental Organization Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas that was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1977. Contributions by Chief Oren Lyons, John Mohawk, and José Barreiro document the struggle for self-determination and a new era of possibility for Native nations. Position papers, including "The Haudenosaunee Address to the Western World," present an insightful view of spiritual traditions going back thousands of years. A valuable historical, sociological, religious, and anthropological resource for college classes. Includes expanded end notes, index, and bibliography section. In a compelling and impassioned voice, Basic Call to Consciousness speaks for the basic rights of humankind and all our relations. Photos. Illustrations.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Native Voices
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1570671591
• ISBN 13: 9781570671593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144
• Editor: Akwesasne Notes