This post is to make the course readings available to subscribers. The next post will open discussion on the readings and themes of gender, nature, and sovereignty in the history of settler colonialism.
Tuesday, we will discuss these two readings:
Kimmerer and Blackie
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Includes:
Robin Wall Kimmerer, “Skywoman Falling” in Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants (2013), 3-10.
Sharon Blackie, “Reclaiming Our Stories” in If Women Rose Rooted: A Life-changing journey to authenticity and belonging (2016), pp. 1-19.
DownloadFor Thursday, read pp. 27-71 of the following:
Lisa Brooks, excerpts from “Namumpum,’Our Beloved Kinswoman,’ Saunskwa of Pocasset: Bonds, Acts, Deeds” Our Beloved Kin, pp. 27-71.
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This is a challenging chapter about an effective Wampanoag leader's resistance to English settler colonialism. Take time to read and take notes on the characters Brooks introduces you to. Pay attention to what sovereignty means to Weetamoo and her fellows.
DownloadA later post will open comments for discussion on this week’s themes.
