A review by quakerquixote
The Gatherings: Reimagining Indigenous-Settler Relations by Mawopiyane, Shirley Hager

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

A very unique account of a series of gatherings in the 80s and 90s that helped to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships between Natives and non-Natives in the region of Maine. The first part of the book, in which participants share their recollections of the gatherings, is the most interesting part. The reflections on takeaways that follow in the next part are interesting, but rely more on quotation from participants rather than their extended reflection, diminishing the reading experience. The afterward reflecting on the gatherings from the perspective of a scholar from Aotearoa New Zealand familiar with Māori-Pākehā relations is a very effective and gratifying way to conclude.