Through their personal action and copious writings, Deloria and Mohawk helped to articulate and advance into the mainstream a worldview that has reinvigorated its heirs while becoming increasingly relevant for all societies.
February 06, 2007
The passing of giants
Two Influential Giants Pass From Scene In Indian CountryIndian Country USA and indigenous people around the world suffered a double blow within the thirteen months between November 13, 2005 and December 12, 2006, with the passings of first Vine Deloria Jr. and then John Mohawk. Each was a rock of advocacy for native peoples as well as a tower of intellect amidst mainstream scholars.
Through their personal action and copious writings, Deloria and Mohawk helped to articulate and advance into the mainstream a worldview that has reinvigorated its heirs while becoming increasingly relevant for all societies.
Through their personal action and copious writings, Deloria and Mohawk helped to articulate and advance into the mainstream a worldview that has reinvigorated its heirs while becoming increasingly relevant for all societies.
Some copy editor probably added the "Pencil warriors" subheading. I wouldn't read too much into it.
ReplyDeleteI think we're all trying to praise Native stars now to inspire and encourage them. Adam Beach, Arigon Star, Robbie Robertson...even you, Russ.
I guess the Chickasaw and Kickapoo tribes are too far away to honor you also? ;-)
ReplyDeleteIf you went to a Star Trek or sci-fi convention, as you apparently did, I bet people would honor you.
Maybe you should contact the people at the San Diego Comic-Con. If you worked on Battlestar Galactica and The Night Stalker as well as ST, they might deem you enough of a celebrity. You could have a booth in Autograph Alley and regale fans with tales of Roddenberry, Coon, and Fontana.
Okay, you've been to other conventions, but San Diego is the big one. I may be there in July too, so perhaps we can meet.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they serve beer at the Con, but okay.
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