Know We Are Here: Voices of Native California Resistance

Know We Are Here is a collection of essays by California Indian authors that explores how Native communities in California are resisting colonialism today. The essays cover topics such as education reform, environmental injustice, and the reclaiming of cultures and languages. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences and perspectives of Native Californians and is a valuable resource for readers interested in learning more about this important issue.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Heyday Books

Know We Are Here is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse strategies employed by California's Native nations to resist colonialism in contemporary times. Spanning a wide range of issues, from education reform to protests against environmental injustice and beyond, this collection of over twenty-five essays authored by more than twenty California Indian authors offers a profound insight into the ongoing struggles of these communities.

Focusing specifically on the unique histories, challenges, and dynamics of life in Native California, which often differ significantly from other parts of the United States, the book gathers essays from writers across the state. It encompasses the perspectives of both elders and the rising generation, with contributors including activists, academics, students, memoirists, and tribal leaders.

The collection delves into the histories of resistance to colonialism in California, the reclamation of cultures and languages, the interconnectedness of place and nature to wellness in tribal communities, efforts to rectify the racist portrayal of California Indians in classrooms and popular culture, and the significance of solidarity in Native California.

Unifying the book is an introduction by Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians), the editor of the renowned and long-running magazine News from Native California. This invaluable resource is of immense importance to California Indian readers, educators at all levels in California, and students enrolled in Native studies courses across the nation.

Weight: 356g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781597146067