[nativestudies-l] Darren Bonaparte at Syracuse University College of Law on February 20

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Mohawk Darren Bonaparte (Akiatonharonkwen), a writer, historian, and artist from Akwesasne Territory in Ontario, will visit the Center for Indigenous Law, Governance & Citizenship at Syracuse University College of Law on February 20 to discuss his book, Creation & Confederation, The Living History of the Iroquois. This book, a study of the Rotinonshonni literary tradition as it relates to the creation story, migration legends, and the mission of the Peacemaker, presents written versions of Iroquois cultural myths and illustrates how they evolved over time, taking in different influences as they go. Rather than being sacred texts carved in stone, they are the product of a living culture that continues to evolve and one that isn't afraid to absorb elements of other cultures as the white roots of peace spread beneath the surface of the earth.

His articles have been published in Aboriginal Voices, Winds of Change, The Nation, and Native Americas magazine. He has edited the Akwesasne Notes and Indian Time newspapers. Currently, he runs Mohawk Multimedia, a digital video production company, and is the author of the web site "The Wampum Chronicles: A Website of Mohawk History." URL: http://www.wampumchronicles.com/ 

Bonaparte will speak in Room 275 White Hall, College of Law, February
20 at 3:30. A book signing and reception will follow. For more
information, see http://www.law.syr.edu/indigenous. Click on Speaker
Series.
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