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Description
The editors of this volume called upon Native individuals from all walks of life who were recognized by their own people for their knowledge and experience. The contributors were simply asked to tell their story and to write about what they felt was important in creating a portrait of their people. The result is a rich and multifaceted collection of writings, poetry, and art touching on a wide range of topics, including the Constitution, education, language, culture, and native activism. It is a timely book which, while celebrating the survival of Native culture, also informs us about the issues confronting Native peoples, about the challenges they face in regaining control of their destiny, and about their struggle to maintain their culture.
Contributor Notes
Doreen Jensen is a Gitksan artist, historian, author, and activist. Cheryl Brooks is a freelance writer and consultant. Both women have worked together on a number of projects in Native culture and art.
Editorial Reviews
The poetry and art, together with the essays, are indeed a fulfilment of the editors' proclaimed hope that readers will not only learn "a lot of new facts," but also "acquire a greater insight into intangibles such as the spirits, hopes, and dreams that are an integral part of aboriginal life ... in British Columbia.
— Canadian Literature
Written, compiled, and edited by aboriginal people," In Celebration of Our Survival is a collection of writers' and artists' offerings to a First Nations-academic discourse on language, oral and written history, education, legislation, and spirituality. It does exhibit spirit and diversity in its efforts to bring together institutionally-based and First Nations discourses.
— American Indian Quarterly
Out of print
This edition is not currently available in bookstores. Check your local library or search for used copies at Abebooks.
