Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom - Softcover

Alfred, Taiaiake

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551116375 ISBN 13: 9781551116372

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 2005

Synopsis

The word Wasáse is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, "This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past."

About this title

About the Author:

Taiaiake Alfred is from Kahnawáke in the Mohawk Nation. He is a scholar and journalist known for his passionate and incisive views on politics, a respected orator, and a trusted advisor to many First Nations governments and community organizations. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and is a Professor in the University of Victoria's Indigenous Governance Programs. Taiaiake is the author of two previous books, Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors and Peace, Power, Righteousness.

Review:

"Taiaiake Alfred does not shy away from the really hard issues of war and peace in a genuinely innovative text embedded in many tens of thousands of years of human history." - Anthony J. Hall, University of Lethbridge

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1551116375
• ISBN 13: 9781551116372
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320