Land of the Spotted Eagle

Land of the Spotted EagleWhen Standing Bear returned to the Pine Ridge Sioux Reservation after sixteen years' absence, his dismay at the condition of his people may well have served as a catalyst for the writing of this book, first published in 1933. In addition to describing the customs, manners, and traditions of the Teton Sioux, Standing Bear also offered general comments about the importance of Native cultures and values and the status of Indian peoples in American

Erdrich has written a cautionary tale for this very moment in time

"I needed a map of where I was and what I was doing in the cosmos

and concepts integral to the Mi'kmaw world view

which are intense at first but gradually become less frequent as time goes on

These brave and resourceful animal beings raided the land above and risked all to steal fire from Curlew

A personal account from the state’s first female Indian lawyer

and race relations that remain compelling today

But despite some bright spots — a simpatico teacher

written in Anishinaabemowin by a storytelling team of skillful first language speakers and scholars

this collection is a testament to Indigenous resilience and creativity

imperialism

An Indian boy's training