Jean-Pierre Sawaya, Patricia Culliford

Broschiertes Buch

The Seven Nations of Canada 1660-1860

Solidarity, Vision and Independence in the St. Lawrence Valley

Übersetzer: Hastings, Katherine

Beschreibung

Uncover the rich history of Indigenous self-determination in the St. Lawrence Valley. The Seven Nations of Canada, comprised of Wendake, Odanak, and other First Nations, forged a powerful political alliance between 1660 and 1860. Jean-Pierre Sawaya delves into the colonial archives to reveal the inner workings of this confederacy, exploring their unique governance, diplomatic strategies, and cultural resilience. Discover how these nations navigated complex relationships with French and British powers, all while maintaining their vision for independence. The Seven Nations of Canada is for historians, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous political systems and their enduring legacy. Prepare to be enlightened by this compelling account of solidarity, vision, and cultural preservation.

Autor

Jean-Pierre Sawaya holds a PhD in History from Université Laval. As a History and Heritage Consultant, he is particularly interested in the political history and diplomatic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Québec. His other books include Droits et pièges d'un heritage colonial au Québec with Denys Delâge. He is now working on the history of the RCMP with Indigenous people. He lives in Quebec City. Katherine Hastings has worked as a Quebec-based translator and copyeditor since 1995. She has translated or co-translated three novels. She has also translated history books including Montreal and the Bomb by Gilles Sabourin and The Plains of Abraham, Battlefield 1759-1760. She lives near Quebec City. Patricia Culliford is an Anishinabe member of the Seven Nations Confederacy. She is a historical researcher whose focus is on the uses of wampum belts in Indigenous/settler relations. She has reached out to Baraka Books to request this translation in order to fulfill a promise made to Chief Mike Thomas.

Produktdetails

• Baraka Nonfiction
• Verlag: Baraka Books
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 217mm x 141mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 276g
• ISBN-13: 9781771863322
• ISBN-10: 1771863323
• Artikelnr.: 68051596