We Have the Right to Exist: A Translation of Aboriginal Indigenous Thought: The First Book Ever Published from an Ahnishinahbaeo'jibway Perspective

by Wub-E-Ke-Niew

"All people are inherently responsible for their actions. Everyone is put here for a purpose. When people take the responsibility that is theirs, and eliminate the many facets of violence which are entrenched in their culture, then we can all address the health of human society and Grandmother Earth in an effective holistic way, and restore harmony and balance" —Wub-e-ke-niew "This book in its scholarship and its passion is one of the most powerful indictments ever written about the treatment of original indigenous people, both here and abroad. But it is also a call to a new fairness and equity between peoples, one that can restore autonomy to those cultures upon which our continued life on this planet may depend." —Jean Houston, from the Foreword "This study of aboriginal indigenous thought should be read, studied, and pondered by anyone who cares about the civilization and culture of the conquerors, and about the possibilities of human existence, thought, and creative experience that have been marginalized and suppressed—not to speak of the terrible fate of the victims themselves. It is a remarkable contribution." —Noam Chomsky "Now is the time to set the records straight. The We have the Right to Exist, is well written, well researched, a very thorough and sensible approach to the relationship now enjoyed only by the Federal Government with the Indian Tribes. 'Indian is an exploitation word along with the official designations of the Indian Tribes. To change that, it will take a concerted effort by all the Native Americans. This book is a first step." —Maynard Swan, Columnist Ojibwe News/Native American

Genres: Indigenous, Nonfiction, Language

420 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1995

Reviews

[Aiyana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard read for the immigrants of North America to handle. By saying "immigrants", I mean all non-native, non-indigenous people. As it should be when confronting the uncomfortable truths of history and the legacy of the experiences meted out upon Native Nations.
It was one of the most outspoken and justice-driven perspectives I've ever read, and I could not put it down for long.

[Bearharts00 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa, this book is very controversial. I love it. Makes you wonder why there isn't more education on Native lineage and if it is real.

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting but troubling. More soon....

[Andrea Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many things I was unaware of. An eye opener for sure..it was a tough start with this one as I could feel every emotion throughout.. definitely recommend

[Amaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

just true

[Allison6876 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for AMIN 3301 - he's a bit much but if you can get past his rhetoric the topics he raises need to be brought to our attention and discussed.