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Wiyaxayxt / Wiyaakaa'Awn / As Days Go By: Our History, Our Land, Our People The Cayuse, Umatilla, And Walla Walla
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This Book Represents A New Vista, Looking Past The Days When There Were Two Distinct Groupsthose Who Were Studied And Those Who Studied Them. This History Of The Umatilla, Cayuse, And Walla Walla People Had Its Beginnings In October 2000, When Elders Sat Side By Side With Native Students And Native And Nonnative Scholars To Compare Notes On Tribal History And Culture. Through This Collaborative Process, Tribal Members Of The Confederated Tribes Of The Umatilla Indian Reservation Have Taken On Their Own Historical Retellings, Drawing On The Scholarship Of Nonindians As A Useful Tool And External Resource.Primary To This History Are Native Voices Telling Their Own Story. Beginning With Ancient Teachings And Traditions, Moving To The Period Of First Contact With Euroamericans, The Treaty Council, War, And The Reservation Period, And Then To Today'S Modern Tribal Governance And The Era Of Selfdetermination, The Tribal Perspective Takes Center Stage. Throughout, Readers Will See Continuity In The Culture And In Ways Of Life That Have Been Present From The Earliest Times, All On The Same Landscape.Wiyaxayxt (Columbia River Sahaptin) And Wiyaakaa'Awn (Nez Perce) Can Be Interpreted To Mean As The Days Go By, Day By Day, Or Daily Living. They Represent The Meaning Of The English Term History In Two Of The Common Languages Still Spoken On The Umatilla Indian Reservation.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of the book 'Wiyaxayxt / Wiyaakaa'awn / As Days Go By'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history, culture, and perspectives of the Umatilla, Cayuse, and Walla Walla peoples, emphasizing native voices and their historical retellings.
- Q: What unique approach does this book take in telling the history of the tribes? A: It features a collaborative process where tribal elders, students, and scholars worked together to compare and share insights on tribal history and culture.
- Q: How does the book address the historical context of the Umatilla, Cayuse, and Walla Walla tribes? A: The book covers various historical periods, including ancient teachings, first contact with Euro-Americans, treaty councils, wars, and modern tribal governance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book, and what is her background? A: The book is authored by Jennifer Karson, who has experience in studying Native American history and culture.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the continuity of culture and ways of life among the tribes, as well as their perspectives on historical events.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is published in paperback format and contains 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'Wiyaxayxt / Wiyaakaa'awn / As Days Go By' published? A: The book was published on October 6, 2014.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educational purposes, especially for those studying Native American history and culture.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of cultural continuity, self-determination, and the importance of native narratives in understanding history.