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Set against the backdrop of the 1962 World's Fair, this narrative follows Native puppeteers from the White Earth Reservation as they navigate the complexities of cultural representation and identity. Through their performances, they confront stereotypes and share their rich heritage, showcasing the intersection of tradition and modernity. The journey highlights both the challenges and triumphs faced by Indigenous artists in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in preserving culture.
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Waiting for Wovoka, Gerald Vizenor
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- 2023
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- Title
- Waiting for Wovoka
- Subtitle
- Envoys of Good Cheer and Liberty
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gerald Vizenor
- Publisher
- Wesleyan University Press
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9780819500427
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1962 World's Fair, this narrative follows Native puppeteers from the White Earth Reservation as they navigate the complexities of cultural representation and identity. Through their performances, they confront stereotypes and share their rich heritage, showcasing the intersection of tradition and modernity. The journey highlights both the challenges and triumphs faced by Indigenous artists in a rapidly changing world, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in preserving culture.