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What I liked best about this book is that Ortiz ties the People's story to the story of al I read the 40th Anniversary edition which includes what I believe to be an added note from the author, Simon J. Ortiz He gives us a summary of the history of the People (or what many think of as Native Americans). This book is the perfect mentor text to introduce young students to the struggles of the People because of the American colonists, settlers or citizens who did not keep their promises or treaties.
What I liked best about this book is that Ortiz ties the People's story to the story of all the American poor; Black, Latino, Asian or White. Many are being kept poor by American wealth and power. ...more
Originally a poem,
The People Shall Continue was first published in picture-book form in 1977, and has both strengths and weaknesses. Or, put another way, it is well suited to certain purposes, and not to others. As an encapsulation of Native views of the last five hundred years - the process of encroachment upon and theft of native lands, the brutality of the conquerors and settlers, the importance of tradition, as the People(s) go forward - it is top-notch, and communicates its message clearly and eloquently. If you're an American, or interested in American history, and want the children in your life to have a good understanding of the topic, this book is an important addition to your library. It has a leftward bent, and touches on issues of environmental stewardship and economic oppression, so some readers might find certain passages problematic, even if they don't contest the history. For my part, I appreciated the message, and the fact that Ortiz incorporated other groups (Latinos, African-Americans, poor whites) into his definition of "The People."All that said, despite its virtues, I'm troubled by those who have billed this as a "history" of North America for children, as I don't think it's anything of the sort. It's one strand of that history, of course - well, really, one poet's view of that one strand - and a significant one at that, but although I think it works as an expression of feeling - perfectly legitimate feeling, in light of the events in question - it isn't what I would consider a work of history itself. Although I can understand why the pre-Columbian world would be seen in such a rosy light - the Peoples in Ortiz's vision all meet in peace, each bringing their own goods and stories, and when misunderstandings arise amongst them, wise leaders shepherd them away from war - and while there's no question in my mind that "discovery" by Europeans was a catastrophe for the native peoples of North America, I'm not comfortable with the implication that everything was a paradise before 1492, with little or no conflict between the peoples already here, since... well, that simply isn't true.
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The People Shall Continue as a "teaching story," and I'm comfortable with that. Sometimes, in such stories - folktales spring to mind, in this respect - complicated realities are "simplified" to make a point. That's perfectly legitimate, as long as one doesn't confuse the simplified tale with an historical account, as some reviewers (quoted on the back of my copy of the book) seem to have done. For the study of history, even for an "overview" (a description also applied to this book), one would need considerably more information. ...more
We must share our concern with each other.
Nothing is separate from us.
We are all one body of People.
We must struggle to share our human lives with each other."
A kind of poetic, historical summary of Native Americans up to the present day. Would be a decent introduction, but clearly can't (and doesn't try to) encompass everything. But if you learned traditional U.S. history, from the white perspective, this gives you a flavor for what you might have mi
"We must take great care with each other.We must share our concern with each other.
Nothing is separate from us.
We are all one body of People.
We must struggle to share our human lives with each other."
A kind of poetic, historical summary of Native Americans up to the present day. Would be a decent introduction, but clearly can't (and doesn't try to) encompass everything. But if you learned traditional U.S. history, from the white perspective, this gives you a flavor for what you might have missed.
Includes a nice author's note.
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I'm still taking off a star, though, because there are too many words on each page for little kids to read. I also don't like the font used or the way the words are formatted on the page. Paired
I'm giving this one four stars, mostly because there aren't many books like it out there. Most children's books sugarcoat how white settlers came to North America and took over. I understand why--good grief, the truth is dismal--but I do want my kids to understand (at least part of) what really happened.I'm still taking off a star, though, because there are too many words on each page for little kids to read. I also don't like the font used or the way the words are formatted on the page. Paired with the very vibrant pictures, it makes for a difficult reading experience.
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Great stepping stone text.
The updated edition of its 40th anniversary captures a cursory look at the Native American experience as the Nations united but then were broken apart and abused by white settlers. It showcases names and tribes as well as the devastation of their tribes when it was thought that they would be "better off" assimilating.Great stepping stone text.
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I appreciate the sentiment that young children deserve to hear stories of history de-colonized, and to see indigenous people being resilient and not just "eternal sufferers."
The language and format were not suited for a picture book. Large walls of text ended up bleeding into each other, so the weight of the words didn't have it's full effect. The language was also complex for a picture book. This is probably more of a commentar
Great story, great cultural context for the effects of colonization.I appreciate the sentiment that young children deserve to hear stories of history de-colonized, and to see indigenous people being resilient and not just "eternal sufferers."
The language and format were not suited for a picture book. Large walls of text ended up bleeding into each other, so the weight of the words didn't have it's full effect. The language was also complex for a picture book. This is probably more of a commentary on the designated audience than on the effectiveness of the text.
I'm also pretty 'eh' on the illustrations.
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Throughout, Ortiz recognizes that life has always been hard. This struggle is part of life, essential and yet not romanticized. Elders told the People: "We should
Ortiz uses the rhythms of traditional oral storytelling to share the history of Indigenous peoples of North America. He begins with Creation: "Many, many years ago, all things came to be." As the People were born, they came to live across the land. The leaders, healers and hunters all had special roles serving and caring for the People.Throughout, Ortiz recognizes that life has always been hard. This struggle is part of life, essential and yet not romanticized. Elders told the People: "We should not ever take anything for granted. / In order for our life to continue, / we must struggle very hard for it."
But soon, their lands were invaded by strange men seeking treasures, slaves and domination. In the South, the Spanish "caused destruction among the People." In the East, the English, French, and Dutch arrived, teaching about "a God whom all should obey" and taking over fertile land for their own crops. Ortiz powerfully recounts resistance from many tribes, from the Pueblo to the Shawnee. "Warriors who resisted and fought / to keep the American colonial power from taking their lands."
Ortiz shows how the People persisted and continue to keep their culture alive. They told their children, "You are Shawnee. You are Lakota. You are Pima. You Acoma. . . . You are all these Nations of the People." Beliefs and customs formed the bedrock of the People's culture, as they reached out and found solidarity with other oppressed people.
In a new author's note, Ortiz reflects how this story is still relevant today, specifically connecting it to the Standing Rock tribal community of Sioux peoples in North Dakota and the struggle to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline.
This remarkable picture book balances hard truths with hopeful celebration. With his poetic voice, Ortiz recognizes the struggle and oppression, yet assures readers that by standing together and sharing our humanity, we can ensure that the People will continue.
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I am a big supporter of updated history books telling the truthful stories of colonization, but when they do the same sugarcoating of facts, this book says that the different Native American nations never fought with each other, or make women ruled/dominated by their husbands under a Patriarchal society, and their children, also responsible for colonial destruction, the updated books are no better than the biased, onesided White authored history books.
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I was weeping halfway through. My 7-year old son had tears rolling down his cheeks as we read it. It is beautiful, and heartbreaking, and infuriating, and unapologetically political, and inspiring, and SO important.
If your school library doesn't have it, please get them to order it. Read thi
WOW. How have I been a teacher for two decades and have never read this book until this year? I feel like I need to apologize for all the years I taught anything adjacent to history before reading this book.I was weeping halfway through. My 7-year old son had tears rolling down his cheeks as we read it. It is beautiful, and heartbreaking, and infuriating, and unapologetically political, and inspiring, and SO important.
If your school library doesn't have it, please get them to order it. Read this for Indigenous People's Day or Columbus Day or maybe instead of teaching that silly myth about the first Thanksgiving.
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I wish I had this picture book as a kid. It was there, in print, when I was "picture book" age. But somehow I didn't find it until today. I WAS a little skeptical, since it was written in the 70's, but I'm glad I picked it up anyway.
This is First Nations history for children, written in a voice that sounds like how you would tell a story passed down orally from generation to generation
*Rating the 40th Anniversary Edition. Unsure whether any information presented was updated in the new edition.I wish I had this picture book as a kid. It was there, in print, when I was "picture book" age. But somehow I didn't find it until today. I WAS a little skeptical, since it was written in the 70's, but I'm glad I picked it up anyway.
This is First Nations history for children, written in a voice that sounds like how you would tell a story passed down orally from generation to generation over the centuries and decades.
10/10 want a personal copy.
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This is still a superb overview of Native American Tribal history told in the beautiful rhythms of the oral storyteller. Sadly some of the repressive themes of this history remain relevant today as we witness all those Peoples who continue to be victims of inhumanity.
We must know the history of those to whom our land belongs. In a different life, I would have loved to see a 2020 where the invasion and colonization never happened. Would we all have appreciation for what gives us life?
Recommended for every age
Should be mandatory reading for Indigenous Peoples Day.
The history of the People in North America and the invasion of people from Spain, England, the Netherlands, and France. It's a history in which treaties are made and broken and where the newcomers take away land and culture and all that the People hold sacred.Should be mandatory reading for Indigenous Peoples Day.
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After a three-year stint in the U.S. military, Ortiz enrolled at the University of New Mexico. There, he discovered few ethnic voices within the American literature
Simon J. Ortiz is a Puebloan writer of the Acoma Pueblo tribe, and one of the key figures in the second wave of what has been called the Native American Renaissance. He is one of the most respected and widely read Native American poets.After a three-year stint in the U.S. military, Ortiz enrolled at the University of New Mexico. There, he discovered few ethnic voices within the American literature canon and began to pursue writing as a way to express the generally unheard Native American voice that was only beginning to emerge in the midst of political activism.
Two years later, in 1968, he received a fellowship for writing at the University of Iowa in the International Writers Program.
In 1988, he was appointed as tribal interpreter for Acoma Pueblo, and in 1989 he became First Lieutenant Governor for the pueblo. In 1982, he became a consulting editor of the Pueblo of Acoma Press.
Since 1968, Ortiz has taught creative writing and Native American literature at various institutions, including San Diego State, the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Navajo Community College, the College of Marin, the University of New Mexico, Sinte Gleska University, and the University of Toronto.
Ortiz is a recipient of the New Mexico Humanities Council Humanitarian Award, the National Endowment for the Arts Discovery Award, the Lila Wallace Reader's Digest Writer's Award, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and was an Honored Poet recognized at the 1981 White House Salute to Poetry.
In 1981, From Sand Creek: Rising In This Heart Which Is Our America, received the Pushcart Prize in poetry.
Ortiz received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Returning the Gift Festival of Native Writers (the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers) and the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas (1993)
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