Dawnland Voices: An Anthology of Indigenous Writing from New EnglandSiobhan Senier Dawnland Voices calls attention to the little-known but extraordinarily rich literary traditions of New England’s Native Americans. This pathbreaking anthology includes both classic and contemporary literary works from ten New England indigenous nations: the Abenaki, Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Mohegan, Narragansett, Nipmuc, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Schaghticoke, and Wampanoag. Through literary collaboration and recovery, Siobhan Senier and Native tribal historians and scholars have crafted a unique volume covering a variety of genres and historical periods. From the earliest petroglyphs and petitions to contemporary stories and hip-hop poetry, this volume highlights the diversity and strength of New England Native literary traditions. Dawnland Voices introduces readers to the compelling and unique literary heritage in New England, banishing the misconception that “real” Indians and their traditions vanished from that region centuries ago. |
Contents
Chief Stephen Augustine | 27 |
Elsie Charles Basque | 56 |
Daniel N Paul b 1938 | 63 |
Marie Battiste b 1949 | 79 |
From Stones and Switches | 85 |
Mainkewin? Are | 91 |
b 1951 | 93 |
Alice Azure b 1940 | 97 |
Joseph Bruchac III b 1942 | 301 |
Letter to Thomas b 1947 | 307 |
Cheryl Savageau b 1950 | 313 |
From Abenaki Indian 316 Smallpox | 321 |
The Removal Period | 329 |
Bruchac | 336 |
Thunderbeings Mary Rowlandson | 346 |
Gluskonbas Fish Trap 382 Ballad for Bubba | 361 |
In Quest of Road Kill | 103 |
Introduction | 113 |
Shirley Bear | 134 |
Linguicide the Killing | 139 |
Chief Brenda Commander | 145 |
Trade in the 21st Century 17351834 | 153 |
Further Reading Deacon Sockabasin | 165 |
Speech before the Maine | 170 |
Mary Ellen Stevens | 176 |
Russell Bassett b 1967 | 191 |
b 1973 | 198 |
Jenny Soctomah b 1985 | 204 |
Joseph Nicolar 18271894 | 219 |
Geegis | 227 |
Injun Laugh 256 Whats It Like Today? from | 233 |
Pensive in her 268 Notes | 246 |
Notes 385 Touchstones | 385 |
Hepsibeth Bowman 400 Honoring a Father | 387 |
Woman of the Warrior b 1967 | 393 |
There Was a Time Stedtler b 1997 | 423 |
Grandfather | 482 |
Introduction by Dawn Dove | 495 |
The Boston Marathon | 509 |
Life and Seasons Must Lorén M Spears | 516 |
Alienation of Indigenous Colleagues | 523 |
b 1960 | 530 |
Sad Country Songs | 536 |
From Pursuit | 550 |
Eulogy for Irving Harris | 662 |
Deployments | 675 |
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