Wasáse
Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies, Anthropology, Political Science
| Author: | Taiaiake Alfred | ISBN: | 9781442606708 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division | Publication: | August 1, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Taiaiake Alfred |
| ISBN: | 9781442606708 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division |
| Publication: | August 1, 2005 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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."
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."
