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AHTAHKAKOOP

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Ahtahkakoop: The epic account of a Plains Cree Head Chief, his people, and their vision for survival, 1816-1896 [Hardcover] Deanna Christensen (Author)

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 844 pages New (In Wrapper)
  • Publisher: Ahtahkakoop Publishing (Sept.2000)
  • Language: English
  • Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 17.3 x 5.8 cm    
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 Kg

"The book tells the story that First Nations people may already know but the public at large in Canada and abroad are unfortunately lacking" says the author and researcher Deanna Christensen.  Christensen, an author and journalist, has been published by Oxford University Press and has worked for many First Nation organizations including the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in Regina.
The book was written and researched by Christensen at the request of the Chief and Council of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.  Christensen spent years researching government documents, church archives, and the oral history of many Elders at the Ahtahkakoop community.
"This project will capture a wider audience. The book is not a political document, it is a factual, historical account - no other First Nation has undertaken such a comprehensive historical review" says Willard Ahenakew, project coordinator of Ahtahkakoop Publishing.
"This book will be a model and a resource for years to come" adds Ahenakew who is also a great-great grandson of Chief Ahtahkakoop.
"Ahtahkakoop" (Cree for Starblanket) the Chief was a signatory to Treaty Six signed at Fort Carlton in 1876.
Ahtahkakoop lived through a time of upheaval and was considered to be a visionary. Through his struggles and achievements Ahtahkakoop explains the untold history of the Plains Cree people. The reader is given the opportunity to hear about a part of Saskatchewan's history through a First Nation perspective.
Another unique aspect of the book is the 41 original illustrations. Willard Ahenakew was not only the project coordinator for Ahtahkakoop Publishing but was also the main illustrator and art director for the book.  The illustrations are designed to accurately reflect the history and lifestyle on the plains. The illustrations bring the book to life.
Other contributing illustrators were Ed Peekeekoot from Ahtahkakoop First Nation and Regina's Brent Christensen. To order the book or for more information contact:

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