Description
Spanning from Creation through invasion, dispossession, and the long aftermath of broken promises, this sweeping narrative follows Native peoples of North America as they endure upheaval while refusing to surrender identity or memory. Told in the rhythms of traditional oral storytelling, it traces how communities respond to land theft, cultural disruption, and enslavement—fighting when they must, negotiating when they can, and continuing to farm, create, and teach. At its heart, the book explores resilience, intergenerational responsibility, and the power of solidarity among oppressed peoples, emphasizing that survival is also an act of cultural preservation. With Simon J. Ortiz’s lyrical, community-centered voice, the story becomes both history and call to action, urging readers to recognize shared responsibility for the planet and for one another.
Available Editions
paperback
Children's Book Press
Published Jan 1, 2017
ISBN: 9780892391257
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Details
First Published
1977
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The People Shall Continue by Simon J. Ortiz.