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The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America by Thomas King
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A wry, wrenching account of many major events in the history of colonization of in Canada and the United States.
If you read much about indigenous history, many of the events may not be new to you but the way that King ties everything together is exceptional. The juxtaposition and connection of different events in both countries, by theme, and apart from the whitewashed account of North American history helped me to better understand the system of colonization, destruction, and harm governments forced upon First Nations and Native Americans.
King's writing is also smart and straightforward, and there were many laugh-out loud moments. His observations are astute and he has a way to point out the ironic and ridiculous assumptions we hold and belief, both serious and trivial.
Definitely recommend if you want an introduction to post-colonization indigenous history in Canada and the United States.
If you read much about indigenous history, many of the events may not be new to you but the way that King ties everything together is exceptional. The juxtaposition and connection of different events in both countries, by theme, and apart from the whitewashed account of North American history helped me to better understand the system of colonization, destruction, and harm governments forced upon First Nations and Native Americans.
King's writing is also smart and straightforward, and there were many laugh-out loud moments. His observations are astute and he has a way to point out the ironic and ridiculous assumptions we hold and belief, both serious and trivial.
Definitely recommend if you want an introduction to post-colonization indigenous history in Canada and the United States.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Racism, and Violence
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