Urban Tribes: Native Americans in the City by Mary Beth Leatherdale (English) Pa

Description: Urban Tribes by Mary Beth Leatherdale, Lisa Charleyboy Young urban Natives share their diverse stories, examining stereotypes and illustrating how Native culture and values can survive--and enrich--city life. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Young, urban Natives powerfully show how their culture and values can survive-and enrich-city life. Urban Tribes offers unique insight into this growing and often misperceived group. Emotionally potent and visually arresting, the anthology profiles young urban Natives from across North America, exploring how they connect with Native culture and values in their contemporary lives. Their stories are as diverse as they are. From a young Dene woman pursuing a MBA at Stanford to a Pima photographer in Phoenix to a Mohawk actress in New York, these urban Natives share their unique perspectives to bridge the divide between their past and their future, their cultural home, and their adopted cities. Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving, contributors explore a wide-range of topics. From the trials and tribulations of dating in the city to the alienating experience of leaving a remote reserve to attend high school in the city, from the mainstream success of Electric Pow wow music to the humiliation of dealing with racist school mascots, personal perspectives illuminate larger political issues. An innovative and highly visual design offers a dynamic, reading experience. Author Biography Lisa Charleyboy is editor-in-chief of "Urban Native Magazine," which focuses on pop culture with an Indigenous twist. Mary Beth Leatherdale is the former editorial director at Owlkids. Long Description Young, urban Natives powerfully show how their culture and values can survive--and enrich--city life. Urban Tribes offers unique insight into this growing and often misperceived group. Emotionally potent and visually arresting, the anthology profiles young urban Natives from across North America, exploring how they connect with Native culture and values in their contemporary lives. Their stories are as diverse as they are. From a young Dene woman pursuing a MBA at Stanford to a Pima photographer in Phoenix to a Mohawk actress in New York, these urban Natives share their unique perspectives to bridge the divide between their past and their future, their cultural home, and their adopted cities. Unflinchingly honest and deeply moving, contributors explore a wide-range of topics. From the trials and tribulations of dating in the city to the alienating experience of leaving a remote reserve to attend high school in the city, from the mainstream success of Electric Pow wow music to the humiliation of dealing with racist school mascots, personal perspectives illuminate larger political issues. An innovative and highly visual design offers a dynamic, reading experience. Review Quote "… stereotype-dispelling … "-Kirkus Reviews, 08/26/15 Description for Sales People First Nations; native peoples; biography; multicultural; stereotyping; acceptance; community; prejudice; self-esteem; tolerance Details ISBN1554517508 Author Lisa Charleyboy Short Title URBAN TRIBES Language English ISBN-10 1554517508 ISBN-13 9781554517503 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 305.897 Pages 136 Year 2015 Imprint Annick Press Ltd Subtitle Native Americans in the City Place of Publication Ontario Country of Publication Canada Edited by Mary Beth Leatherdale UK Release Date 2015-09-24 Publisher Annick Press Ltd Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2015-09-08 Publication Date 2015-10-22 Audience Age 12 Alternative 9781554517510 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95361370;

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