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This book traces the journey of those indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of their history and live as onkwehonwe, original people. Includes an original dialogue with native author, historian, and activist vine deloria jr. Gerald taiaiake alfred is an author, educator and activist, born in montreal in 1964 and raised in the community of kahnawake. Hosted by moa, from noble savage to righteous warrior. Indigenous pathways of action and freedom by alfred, taiaiake university of toronto press, higher education divi, 2005 paperback paperback taiaiake alfred on. This book is a journey on the path made for us by those who have found a way to live asonkwehonwe, original people. Taiaiake alfred, author of peace, power, righteousness. He is the recipient of a canada research chair, the award for best column writing by the native american journalists association, and a national indigenous achievement award. Underscoring indigenous american experiences and perspectives, this series seeks to create and celebrate knowledge that evolves from an indigenous worldview that is inclusive and that is applicable to all walks of life.
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