Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and FreedomThe 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." |
Contents
Regardless of the Consequences | |
Sacred Protectors | |
COLONIAL STAINS ON OUR EXISTENCE | |
The Other Side of Fear | |
Spaces We Occupy | |
My Grandmother She Raised Me Up Again | |
INDIGENOUS RESURGENCE | |
The Great Law of Change | |
Old Roots Into the Earth | |
Vigilant Consciousness | |
Glossary | |
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