Following up on last week’s Recommended Readings, here are a few more favorite books from the MOA Shop.

Helen:

“White Slaves of Maquinna: John R. Jewitt’s Narrative of Capture and Confinement at Nootka,” from Heritage

Reason: A riveting, uproarious read!  Two enthusiastic thumbs up!  A must read for anyone who is interested in what happens when roles are reversed and a European becomes the slave of a non-European.  Most striking is that fact that Jewitt still manages to be utterly condescending in his portrayal of his captors, demonstrating his entrenched sense of superiority.

Price: $16.95

Shop Code: 330100101

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Kelly:

“Preserving What Is Valued,” by Miriam Clavir

Reason: Framed around a discussion of conservation in museums, this books raises many questions that make the reader revisit their assumptions.  This book brings forth questions of valuing cultures, determining cultural significance and how to bridge the gap between indigenous perspectives and museums.  Clavir draws on first-hand accounts from museum professionals, First Nations and Maon’ to bring to life the dialogues between                  museum and community, author and reader.

Price: $32.95
Shop Code: 011010141

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Laura:

“Bill Reid and Beyond,” edited by Karen Duffek

Reason: This book offers diverse perspectives on the legend, the life and the works of Bill Reid.

Price: $27.95
Shop Code: 5710100250

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Alex:

“Atlas of Human Migration,” edited by Russell King

Reason: It is a universal tendency to ask the question: “Where did I come from?”.  The fascinating odyssey laid out in this book

encompasses the whole planet, over two million years of history.  Regardless of your family heritage, you will enjoy the story of how the human race itself came to be.

Price: $40.00
Shop Code: 4050100133

The MOA shop features a wide selection of books with timely topics related to Northwest Coast Anthropology, world cultures, art, historic and contemporary issues.  There’s a reason why our bestselling titles are often recommended by MOA staff, students and volunteers. Check out these titles to find out why.

Thomas:

“A Long Way Gone,” by Ishmael Beah

A first-hand account that shows the emotional destruction and loss of innocence in the creation of a child soldier.  This book is a must read for anyone who wants to    understand the brutality of the civil wars in Africa and the lengths that must be taken to undo their impact on the children involved.

Price: $26.95
Shop Code:  5710100128

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Jill:

“Keeping it Living,” edited by Douglas Deur and Nancy J. Turner

This book challenges the reader’s perception of First Nations prior to European contact, by discussing traditional knowledge of their environment.  Topics include prescribed burning, intentional planting and modification of landscape to increase plant yields, among others.

Price: $41.95
Shop Code: 0110100106

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Shaheen:

“Stolen from Our Embrace,” by Ernie Cray Tournier

I like this book because it gives an in-depth account of how First Nations children were forced into residential schools and their lives as adults.

Price: $26.95
Shop Code: 57101003

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Melody:

“The End of Food,” by Thomas F. Pawlick

This book is about our increasing distance with food production as it is becoming a mass industry that is looking for profits over health and quality.  As well, it features the bullying of local farmers by the food industry while consumers are separated from the realities of modern day food production.

Price: $24.95
Shop Code: 5710100179