Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The book considers the issues faced by Indigenous peoples today and provides valuable historical and political insight into the lingering impacts that colonization has had on their languages, cultures, and identities. It gives voice to an impressive range of Indigenous authors who share their knowledge and perspectives. The volume includes the experiences of Indigenous peoples from a variety of countries, ranging from the United States and Canada to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Greenland, Norway and Russia. The chapters cover topics including knowledge base systems, cultural ways of being, colonization, identity, activism, philosophy, language and cultural survival.
Synopsis
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 that include the United States and Canada to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Greenland, Norway and Russia. The book provides valuable historical and political insight into the lingering impact of colonization, considers the issues faced by Indigenous peoples today and reflects on the ability of their cultures, languages and identities to survive in the twenty-first century.