A vital exploration of anti-Indigenous sentiment and Anishinaabe resilience in America. Even before the Revolutionary War, American colonists feared and fought "merciless Indian savages." Through the following centuries, American law and policy have been molded by the relentless tradition of Indian-hating. From proportional representation and restrictions on the right to bear arms, to the break-up of tribal property rights and the destruction of Indian culture and family, the attacks on tribal governance and people continue and remain endemic.
The Ghost Road balances each chapter's history with the relating of a traditional Anishinaabe story or teaching, providing both context and a roadmap for survival. This insightful study is for readers interested in Native American history, legal scholars, and those seeking to understand discrimination in America.