Description
Book SynopsisDavid Neel presents us with a magnificent series of images of Native chiefs and elders which sharply contrasts with earlier depictions of Natives as “noble savages” or representatives of a “vanishing race.”
Trade ReviewOur Chiefs and Elders is a fine, gentle book with the power to change our perceptions. David Neel has a professional photographic background, tuned to depicting the persona of bank presidents and judges. Now, with humility and respect, he has opened his lens to the chiefs and elders of the west coast, showing the deep concerns and robust human energy of people who have much to share. This book changes perceptions and presents us with living, breathing role models – at a time when moral example is sorely needed. Read it, and be changed. -- Robert Amos * Victoria Times-Colonist *
This is a book in which photos and words play off one another to create a fascinating and powerful portrait of 40 B.C. chiefs and elders. -- Susan MacDonald * The Province *
...this book makes not only compelling reading, but also features some brilliant photos of those being interviewed. ... It is a set of stunning portraits, showing native people neither as “noble savages nor skid row drunks” as Neel describes the most common views. A powerful book. -- Lynn Welburn * The Nanaimo Times *
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
Contributors
Afterword
Bibliography
