Description
Book SynopsisHereditary chief Umeek weaves together Nuu-chah-nulth and Western worldviews to revitalize contemporary approaches to the environment and the plight of indigenous peoples.
Trade ReviewProfessor Atleo, a Chief of the Nuu-Chah-Nulth, argues in this book that the principles followed by his tribe would solve the planetary problems such as environmental crises, poverty, lack of education and political crisis. We should treat all peoples and life forms with respect. Trial lawyers practising in this field will be able to draw on and quote what could become legal principles sourcing same in this valuable text.
* The Barrister *
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Wikiiš ca?miihta: Things Are Not in Balance, Things Are Not in Harmony
2 Mirrors and Patterns
3 Genesis of Global Crisis
4 The Nuu-chah-nulth Principle of Recognition
5 The Nuu-chah-nulth Principle of Consent
6 The Nuu-chah-nulth Principle of Continuity
7 Hahuulism
Notes
Index
