Brotherhood to Nationhood

Reviews

“Brotherhood to Nationhood is more than just a biography of the life of George Manuel; it demonstrates the roots of an Indigenous internationalism and political theory that is grounded in the ethics, knowledge, and practices of the Secwepemc people.” — Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, author of As We Have Always Done

“As a chronicle of postwar Indigenous resistance—from the back-breaking work of organizing communities to the building of the Assembly of First Nations and the fight for Aboriginal rights—this book is unmatched in its detail. As a testament to the many Indigenous women, without whom none of this could have happened, whose hard labour in struggling to keep families alive empowered that generation of Indigenous men, this book is even more important. Finally, as an exploration of the vision and strategic brilliance of George Manuel, and the power of his leadership, Brotherhood to Nationhood is without parallel. To understand the strength and clarity of today’s Indigenous activists and theorists, we must begin with George Manuel.” — Bonita Lawrence, chair of the Department of Equity Studies at York University

“We live in a time of colonial reconciliation amputated from truth, of extractive predation by the state and its citizenry, of denial and willful amnesia about Canada’s violent past and present. George Manuel’s decolonial vision speaks just as strongly today as during his lifetime, and it continues in the commitments of his family and his people. This new and expanded edition of Brotherhood to Nationhood reminds us of the transformative possibilities of a life’s work grounded in truth and a relentless commitment to decolonial justice. We need this book, more now than ever.” — Daniel Justice, professor of First Nations and Indigenous Studies and English at the University of British Columbia

“Peter McFarlane’s classic biography of George Manuel is an intimate and meticulously researched history of the leader and his life’s work, discussing the critically important subject of Indigenous land and liberation. An absolute must-read.” — Glen Coulthard, associate professor in First Nations and Indigenous Studies and Political Science at the University of British Columbia

“An essential companion book to Unsettling Canada, Brotherhood to Nationhood arrives at a critical moment in the fight for Indigenous sovereignty. As co-author of this updated edition, Doreen Manuel brings warmth, honesty, and insight to Peter McFarlane’s incisive text. Here we see the unvarnished risks and great rewards of a lifetime of dedicated activism — as well as the lessons that front-line Indigenous communities today can carry forward.” — Naomi Klein, author of On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal