Indian Pilgrims - Indigenous Journeys of Activism and Healing with Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

Kateri Tekakwitha is the first North American Indian to be canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Indian Pilgrims examines Saint Kateri's influence and role as a powerful feminist figure who inspires decolonizing activism in contemporary Indigenous peoples' lives.

About the author

Michelle M. Jacob is professor of education studies and director of the Sapsik'walá (Teacher) Education Program at the University of Oregon. She previously served as the founding director of the Center for Native Health and Culture at Heritage University on the Yakama Reservation, and as professor of ethnic studies at the University of San Diego. She is the author of Yakama Rising: Indigenous Cultural Revitalization, Activism, and Healing and has published articles in a wide range of academic journals. Jacob is a member of the Yakama Nation.

Product details

• Authors: Michelle M Jacob, Michelle M. Jacob
• Publisher: The University of Arizona Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9780816539659
• ISBN: 978-0-8165-3965-9
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 226 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 295 g
• Series: Critical Issues in Indigenous; Critical Issues in Indigenous; Critical Issues in Indigenous Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore