Native America: Indigenous Self-Representation in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico

by Jeanette den Toonder (Editor), Kim van Dam (Editor), Fjære van der Stok (Editor)

Overview

The book focuses on self-representations of indigenous groups in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. It offers a multifaceted understanding of North American indigenous history, identity, community and forms of culture. The examination of three intersecting themes - recovery, governance and global culture - further advances trans-indigenous studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783631640821
Publisher:	Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Publication date:	10/28/2016
Edition description:	New
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Jeanette den Toonder is Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at the University of Groningen.

Dr. Kim van Dam is Associated Researcher at the Arctic Centre of the University of Groningen and Coordinator at the Energy Academy Europe.

Fjære van der Stok holds a Bachelor degree in Romance Languages and Cultures.

Table of Contents

Indigenous communities in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico – Self-representations – Self-government – North American indigenous history and identity – Global culture – Trans-indigenous studies – Literary history – Children’s literature – Citizenship – Cultural expression – Northern gateway – Politics – Gender – berry picking