the purification rite
observing that America's mathematical point of beginning is located in the heart of her tribe's homeland: "I do not have the Shawnee words to describe this place
This is a foundational text for Indigenous law and rights and the global struggle of Indigenous Peoples in the face of modern states
she emphasizes food as medicine: good choices for our environment and good choices for our plate unite as we enjoy the benefits the good berry and its botanical neighbors have to offer
Cecil King’s work and legacy
Spells, Wishes, and the Talking Dead: ᒪᒪᐦᑖᐃᐧᓯᐃᐧᐣ ᐸᑯᓭᔨᒧᐤ ᓂᑭᐦᒋ ᐋᓂᐢᑯᑖᐹᐣ mamahtâwisiwin, pakosêyimow, nikihci-âniskotâpân violence the purification riteA brilliant collection weaving history, personal experience, and Indigenous resilience. Spells, Wishes, and the Talking Dead: mamahtwisiwin, pakosyimow, nikihci niskotpn is a wonder. With inspiring defiance, John Kehewin plays with form, space, and language, demonstrating which magics cannot be suppressed. Here is an unflinching look at colonialisms sickening trail: its ongoing detriment to the safety and mental health of Indigenous people, its theft