Three Fires Unity: The Anishnaabeg of the Lake Huron Borderlands by Phil Bellfy

Three fires unity the Anishnaabeg of the lake huron borderlands.

Reviewer: Sharon Brunner Phil Bellfy’s book Three Fires Unity: The Anishnaabeg of the Lake Huron Borderlands provided a revolutionary view of the Three Fires confederacy and a history of multiple Native American tribes, the British, the French and the rising American population. Bellfy has a residence in Sault Ste. Marie,…

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From Lapland to Sápmi: Collecting and Returning Sámi Craft and Culture

From lapland to Sapmi.

Review by Deborah K. Frontiera Throughout human history, stronger civilizations have taken over weaker or indigenous peoples and have then attempted to erase their existence after claiming anything of value. Yet, many of these cultures managed to endure, redefine themselves and, often, demand their culture, artifacts, and rights be returned…

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American Indians and the American Dream: Policies, Place, and Property in Minnesota by Kasey R. Keeler

American Indians and the American dream cover.

Review by Sharon Brunner, MSW Kasey R. Keeler and her book American Indians and the American Dream: Policies, Place, and Property in Minnesota presented a revolutionary view behind the Native Americans’ inability to pursue home ownership in rural, urban and suburban areas in Minnesota as a result of white American…

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