Examining a political reality of language and culture / Neyooxet Greymorning -- Life after land loss : Forced relocation policies and their consequences for the Kola Sámi / Anna Afanasyeva -- Eualeyai story tracks / Larissa Behrendt -- The staying force of Inuit knowledge / Peter Irniq --Traditions and traditional knowledge in the Sámi culture / Gunvor Guttorm -- The lessons of Coyote and the Medicine Tree / Arleen Adams -- Colonization as myth-making : A case study in Aotearoa / Moana Jackson -- Of this red earth / Henrietta Mann -- For a Greenlandic independence / Jens Heinrich -- Split-head resistance and reconciliation / James (Sa'ke'j) Youngblood Henderson -- Reflections and feelings deriving from a Pulakaumaka within my heart / Kauanoe Kamanā -- Original ("indigenous") nations and philosophical activism / Steven Newcomb -- "She must be civilized, she paints her toe nails" / Sharon Venne -- Current status of Ainu cultural revitalization / Jirota Kitahara, translation by Jeff Gayman -- Language rejuvenation and accelerated second language acquisition / Neyooxet Greymorning -- Literacy and revitalizing endangered languages / Robert Hall -- A discussion on Blackfoot language rejuvenation / Neyooxet Greymorning, Robert Hall, and Sterling HolyWhiteMountain.
Summary:
"This volume gives voice to an impressive range of Indigenous authors who share their knowledge and perspectives on issues that pertain to activism, culture, language and identity – the fabric of being Indigenous. The contributions highlight the experiences of Indigenous peoples from a variety of countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Greenland, Norway and Russia. The book provides valuable historical and political insight into the lingering impact of colonization, considering the issues faced by Indigenous peoples today and reflecting on the ability of their cultures, languages and identities to survive in the twenty-first century." -- Publisher's description
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.