Mohawk

Author : Audra Simpson
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780822376781

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Mohawk Interruptus by Audra Simpson Pdf

Mohawk Interruptus is a bold challenge to dominant thinking in the fields of Native studies and anthropology. Combining political theory with ethnographic research among the Mohawks of Kahnawà:ke, a reserve community in what is now southwestern Quebec, Audra Simpson examines their struggles to articulate and maintain political sovereignty through centuries of settler colonialism. The Kahnawà:ke Mohawks are part of the Haudenosaunee or Iroquois Confederacy. Like many Iroquois peoples, they insist on the integrity of Haudenosaunee governance and refuse American or Canadian citizenship. Audra Simpson thinks through this politics of refusal, which stands in stark contrast to the politics of cultural recognition. Tracing the implications of refusal, Simpson argues that one sovereign political order can exist nested within a sovereign state, albeit with enormous tension around issues of jurisdiction and legitimacy. Finally, Simpson critiques anthropologists and political scientists, whom, she argues, have too readily accepted the assumption that the colonial project is complete. Belying that notion, Mohawk Interruptus calls for and demonstrates more robust and evenhanded forms of inquiry into indigenous politics in the teeth of settler governance.

Author : Richard Russo
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307809841

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Mohawk by Richard Russo Pdf

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls comes a wonderfully written novel about a small town in New York whose citizens have fallen on hard times. "Immensely readable and sympathetic.... Mr. Russo has an instinctive gift for capturing the rhythms of small-town life." —The New York Times Mohawk, New York, is one of those small towns that lie almost entirely on the wrong side of the tracks. Dallas Younger, a star athlete in high school, now drifts from tavern to poker game, losing money, and, inevitably, another set of false teeth. His ex-wife, Anne, is stuck in a losing battle with her mother over the care of her sick father. And their son, Randall, is deliberately neglecting his school work—because in a place like Mohawk it doesn't pay to be too smart. In Mohawk, Russo explores these lives with profound compassion and flint-hard wit. Out of derailed ambitions and old loves, secret hatreds and communal myths, he has created a richly plotted, densely populated, and wonderfully written novel that captures every nuance of America's backyard. Look for Richard Russo's new book, Somebody's Fool, coming soon.

Author : Patricia Monture-Angus,Patricia Anne Monture
Publisher : Halifax, N.S. : Fernwood Pub.
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015056257697

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Thunder in My Soul by Patricia Monture-Angus,Patricia Anne Monture Pdf

"This book contains the reflections of one Mohawk woman and her struggles to find a good place to be in Canadian society. The essays, written in enjoyable and accessible language, document the struggles against oppression that Aboriginal people face, as well as the success and change that have come to Aboriginal communities. It speaks to both the mind and the heart."-- Publisher.

Author : Louis Karoniaktajeh Hall
Publisher : PM Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781629639550

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The Mohawk Warrior Society by Louis Karoniaktajeh Hall Pdf

The first collection of its kind, this anthology by members of the Mohawk Warrior Society uncovers a hidden history and paints a bold portrait of the spectacular experience of Kanien'kehá:ka survival and self-defense. Providing extensive documentation, context, and analysis, the book features foundational writings by prolific visual artist and polemicist Karoniaktajeh Louis Hall (1918–1993)—such as his landmark 1979 pamphlet, The Warrior's Handbook, as well as selections of his pioneering artwork. This book contains new oral history by key figures of the Rotisken'rhakéhte's revival in the 1970s, and tells the story of the Warriors’ famous flag, their armed occupation of Ganienkeh in 1974, and the role of their constitution, the Great Peace, in guiding their commitment to freedom and independence. We hear directly the story of how the Kanien'kehá:ka Longhouse became one the most militant resistance groups in North America, gaining international attention with the Oka Crisis of 1990. This auto-history of the Rotisken'rhakéhte is complemented by a Mohawk history timeline from colonization to the present, a glossary of Mohawk political philosophy, and a new map of Iroquoia in Mohawk language. At last, the Mohawk Warriors can tell their own story with their own voices, and to serve as an example and inspiration for future generations struggling against the environmental, cultural, and social devastation cast upon the modern world.

Author : Carl Benn
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781550028676

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Mohawks on the Nile by Carl Benn Pdf

Mohawks on the Nile explores the absorbing history of 60 Aboriginal men who participated in a military expedition on the Nile River.

Author : Sierra Adare
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0836836650

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Mohawk by Sierra Adare Pdf

A discussion of the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Mohawk Indians.

Author : Walter D. Edmonds
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101872673

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Drums Along the Mohawk by Walter D. Edmonds Pdf

The bestselling novel behind John Ford’s acclaimed film starring Claudette Colbert, Henry Fonda, and Edna May Oliver. When newlyweds Gilbert and Lana Martin settle in the Mohawk Valley in 1776, they work tirelessly against the elements to build a new life. But even as they clear land and till soil to establish their farm, the shots of the Revolutionary War become a rallying cry for both the loyalists and the patriots. Soon, Gil and Lana see their neighbors choose sides against each other—as British and Iroquois forces storm the valley, targeting anyone who supports the revolution. Originally published in 1936, this classic novel was a bestseller for two years—second only to Gone with the Wind—and was adapted into a motion picture in 1939. Now, some three-quarters of a century later, Drums Along the Mohawk stands as a brilliant account of the majesty of the New York frontier, the timeless rhythms that shape a marriage, and the battles of a revolution that would change the world. Foreword by Diana Gabaldon Vintage Movie Classics spotlights classic films that have stood the test of time, now rediscovered through the publication of the novels on which they were based.

Author : Tom Wilson
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385685672

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Beautiful Scars by Tom Wilson Pdf

"I'm scared and scarred but I’ve survived" Tom Wilson was raised in the rough-and-tumble world of Hamilton—Steeltown— in the company of World War II vets, factory workers, fall-guy wrestlers and the deeply guarded secrets kept by his parents, Bunny and George. For decades Tom carved out a life for himself in shadows. He built an international music career and became a father, he battled demons and addiction, and he waited, hoping for the lies to cease and the truth to emerge. It would. And when it did, it would sweep up the St. Lawrence River to the Mohawk reserves of Quebec, on to the heights of the Manhattan skyline. With a rare gift for storytelling and an astonishing story to tell, Tom writes with unflinching honesty and extraordinary compassion about his search for the truth. It's a story about scars, about the ones that hurt us, and the ones that make us who we are. From Beautiful Scars: Even as a kid my existence as the son of Bunny and George Wilson seemed far-fetched to me. When I went over it in my head, none of it added up. The other kids on East 36th Street in Hamilton used to tell me stories of their mothers being pregnant and their newborn siblings coming home from the hospital. Nobody ever talked about Bunny's and my return from the hospital. In my mind my birth was like the nativity, only with gnarly dogs and dirty snow and a chipped picket fence and old blind people with short tempers and dim lights, ashtrays full of Export Plain cigarette butts and bottles of rum. Once, when I was about four, I asked Bunny, "How come I don't look anything like you and George? How come you are old and the other moms are young?" "There are secrets I know about you that I’ll take to my grave," she responded. And that pretty well finished that. Bunny built up a wall to protect her secrets, and as a result I built a wall to protect myself.

Author : John Mohawk
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Indian philosophy
ISBN : 1555917380

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Thinking in Indian by John Mohawk Pdf

A wide-ranging and provocative collection by John Mohawk, one of the intellectual leaders of the modern American Indian movement

Author : Louellyn White
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806153247

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Free to Be Mohawk by Louellyn White Pdf

Akwesasne territory straddles the U.S.-Canada border in upstate New York, Ontario, and Quebec. In 1979, in the midst of a major conflict regarding self-governance, traditional Mohawks there asserted their sovereign rights to self-education. Concern over the loss of language and culture and clashes with the public school system over who had the right to educate their children sparked the birth of the Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) and its grassroots, community-based approach. In Free to Be Mohawk, Louellyn White traces the history of the AFS, a tribally controlled school operated without direct federal, state, or provincial funding, and explores factors contributing to its longevity and its impact on alumni, students, teachers, parents, and staff. Through interviews, participant observations, and archival research, White presents an in-depth picture of the Akwesasne Freedom School as a model of Indigenous holistic education that incorporates traditional teachings, experiential methods, and language immersion. Alumni, parents, and teachers describe how the school has fostered a strong sense of what it is to be “fully Mohawk.” White explores the complex relationship between language and identity and shows how AFS participants transcend historical colonization by negotiating their sense of self. According to Mohawk elder Sakokwenionkwas (Tom Porter), “The prophecies say that the time will come when the grandchildren will speak to the whole world. The reason for the Akwesasne Freedom School is so the grandchildren will have something significant to say.” In a world where forced assimilation and colonial education have resulted in the loss or endangerment of hundreds of Indigenous languages, the Akwesasne Freedom School provides a cultural and linguistic sanctuary. White’s timely study reminds readers, including the Canadian and U.S. governments, of the critical importance of an Indigenous nation’s authority over the education of its children.

Author : Sierra Adare,Helen Dwyer
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781433966699

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Mohawk History and Culture by Sierra Adare,Helen Dwyer Pdf

Readers explore the rich history and culture of the Mohawk Nation, including details of the struggles and the successes in both the Mohawk past and the present. The traditions, culture, and language of the Mohawks are being preserved throughout northern New York and Canada, and readers discover the challenges that have been faced to hold on to the ways of life. Fascinating facts, historical artwork, and modern photographs give readers detailed accounts of challenges such as fighting in the American Revolution and working to reclaim their native lands.

Author : Robbie Robertson
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613128480

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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson Pdf

Born of Mohawk and Cayuga descent, musical icon Robbie Robertson learned the story of Hiawatha and his spiritual guide, the Peacemaker, as part of the Iroquois oral tradition. Now he shares the same gift of storytelling with a new generation. Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who was chosen to translate the Peacemaker’s message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century. This message not only succeeded in uniting the tribes but also forever changed how the Iroquois governed themselves—a blueprint for democracy that would later inspire the authors of the U.S. Constitution. Caldecott Honor–winning illustrator David Shannon brings the journey of Hiawatha and the Peacemaker to life with arresting oil paintings. Together, the team of Robertson and Shannon has crafted a new children’s classic that will both educate and inspire readers of all ages. Includes a CD featuring an original song written and performed by Robbie Robertson.

Author : Elijah Kellogg
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387089073

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Forest Glen; Or, The Mohawk's Friendship by Elijah Kellogg Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Celestine Aleck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1771741287

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Taking Care of Our Mother Earth by Celestine Aleck Pdf

Author : Allan Greer
Publisher : Oxford ; Toronto : Oxford University Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780195174878

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Mohawk Saint by Allan Greer Pdf

Catherine/Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680) has become known over the centuries as a holy Catholic convert. She is revered as the first Native North American proposed for sainthood. This book presents her story along with Claude Chauchetiere, a French Jesuit, who came to America hoping to rescue savages from sin and paganism.