All That We Say Is Ours: Guujaaw and the Reawakening of the Haida Nation - Hardcover

" "All That We Say Is Ours" raises very difficult questions about our country's political integrity and our civilization's flawed relationship with the Earth itself."-Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress

"This book will make you want to cheer even as it raises your blood pressure. ...the inspiration [the Haida] offer to embattled peoples around the world may be their most potent legacy."-John Vaillant, author of "The Golden Spruce"

.".. a book that will inspire the world."
-Wade Davis, author of "Light at the Edge of the World"

"Guujaaw and the Haida Gwaii have inspired indigenous leadership worldwide. A compelling story. Summing Up: Recommended" "Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries"
""All That We Say Is Ours" raises very difficult questions about our country's political integrity and our civilization's flawed relationship with the Earth itself."-Ronald Wright, author of A Short History of Progress

"This book will make you want to cheer even as it raises your blood pressure. ...the inspiration [the Haida] offer to embattled peoples around the world may be their most potent legacy."-John Vaillant, author of "The Golden Spruce"

.".. a book that will inspire the world."
-Wade Davis, author of "Light at the Edge of the World"

"Guujaaw and the Haida Gwaii have inspired indigenous leadership worldwide. A compelling story. Summing Up: Recommended""Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries"

Haida Gwaii, also known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, is the Galapagos of the north. Famous for their wild beauty, the islands are also the ancient homeland of the Haida Nation. Integral to Haida culture is the relationship to the land, and the Haidas have spent many years trying to protect and recover control of it. Under the leadership of Giindajin Haawasti Guujaaw, the visionary artist, drummer, and orator, the Haida blockaded loggers, joined forces with environmentalists, lobbied political leaders, and in 2004 filed suit against the Canadian government, laying claim to their entire traditional territory. Ian Gill captures the excitement of the Haida struggle and their passion for their culture. He also reveals the making of an artist and political activist: Guujaaw’s audacity, eloquence, tactical skills, and deep knowledge of his homeland place him at the heart of this riveting story, and this book reveals his extraordinary role in it.