An American Sunrise nations and perhaps even powerful enough

and perhaps even powerful enough to save the world

hijacking legalese to resist this ongoing colonization

scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations

ranging from personal history to cultural teachings

An American Sunrise nations and perhaps even powerful enoughIn this stunning collection, Joy Harjo finds blessings in the abundance of her homeland and confronts the site where the Mvskoke people, including her own ancestors, were forcibly displaced. From her memory of her mother's death, to her beginnings in the Native rights movement, to the fresh road with her beloved, Harjo's personal life intertwines with tribal histories to create a space for renewed beginnings.