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There have been many things written about Canada's violent siege of Kanehsatà:ke and Kahnawà:ke in the summer of 1990, but When the Pine Needles Fall: Indigenous Acts of Resistance is the first book from the perspective of Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel, who was the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) spokesperson during the siege. When the Pine Needles Fall, written in a conversational style by Gabriel with historian Sean Carleton, offers an intimate look at Gabriel's life leading up to the 1990 siege, her experiences as spokesperson for her community, and her work since then as an Indigenous land defender, human rights activist, and feminist leader.
More than just the memoir of an extraordinary individual, When the Pine Needles Fall offers insight into Indigenous language, history, and philosophy, reflections on our relationship with the land, and calls to action against both colonialism and capitalism as we face the climate crisis. Gabriel's hopes for a decolonial future make clear why protecting Indigenous homelands is vital not only for the survival of Indigenous peoples, but for all who live on this planet.
Contents
Foreword by Pamela PalmaterPreface by Sean CarletonOhén:ton Karihwatéhkwen (The Words That Come Before All Else) by Katsi'tsakwas Ellen Gabriel1. The Land Is Our Teacher2. Protecting The Pines3. The Siege of Kanehsatà:ke and Kahnawà:ke4. Echoes5. The Art of Resistance6. Women's Rights7. Indigenous Internationalism8. Resurgence9. Living for the LandAfterword by Audra SimpsonAcknowledgementsAppendicesA. Speech to Status of Women Committee, 2013B. Speech at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 2009GlossaryNotesIllustration CreditsIndex
