| Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg: The History of Curve Lake First Nation Contributor(s): Williams, Doug (Author), Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1927886090 ISBN-13: 9781927886090 Publisher: Arp Books OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Indigenous Studies - History | Native American |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.40 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this deeply engaging oral history, Doug Williams, Anishinaabe elder, teacher and mentor to Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, recounts the history of the Michi Saagiig Nisnaabeg, tracing through personal and historical events, and presenting what manifests as a crucial historical document that confronts entrenched institutional narratives of the history of the region. Edited collaboratively with Simpson, the book uniquely retells pivotal historical events that have been conventionally unchallenged in dominant historical narratives, while presenting a fascinating personal perspective in the singular voice of Williams, whose rare body of knowledge spans back to the 1700s. With this wealth of knowledge, wit and storytelling prowess, Williams recounts key moments of his personal history, connecting them to the larger history of the Anishinaabeg and other Indigenous communities. |
Contributor Bio(s): Williams, Doug: - Doug Williams, is Anishnaabe and former Chief of Mississauga's Curve Lake First Nation. He is now currently Co Director and Graduate Faculty for the Indigenous Studies Ph.D. Program and oversees the cultural and spiritual component of the program. He is a member of the Pike Clan, and was one of the first graduates of what is now called Indigenous Studies at Trent University in 1972. He is a Pipe Carrier, Sweat Lodge Keeper, and ceremony leader. He is a language speaker and considers himself a trapper, a hunter and a fisher. Beyond his work in the academy, he is active at the community level and works to ensure that Indigenous Knowledge is maintained within the community.Simpson, Leanne Betasamosake: - Leanne Betasamosake Simpson is a renowned Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer and artist, who has been widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of her generation. Her work breaks open the intersections between politics, story and song--bringing audiences into a rich and layered world of sound, light, and sovereign creativity |