Playing Ourselves

Interpreting Native Histories at Historic Reconstructions

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

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Across North America, hundreds of reconstructed “living history” sites, which traditionally presented history from a primarily European perspective, have hired Native staff in an attempt to communicate a broader view of the past. Playing Ourselves explores this major shift in representation, using detailed observations of five historic sites in the U.S. and Canada to both discuss the theoretical aspects of Native cultural performance and advise interpreters and their managers on how to more effectively present an inclusive history.Drawing on anthropology, history, cultural performance, cross-cultural encounters, material culture theory, and public history, author Laura Peers examines “living history” sites as locations of cultural performance where core beliefs about society, cross-cultural relationships, and history are performed. In the process, she emphasizes how choices made in the communication of history can both challenge these core beliefs about the past and improve cross-cultural relations in the present.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2007-03-15
Mått155 x 232 x 13 mm
Vikt345 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieAmerican Association for State and Local History
Antal sidor242
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780759110625

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Chapter 1 Vignette: Ruth ChristieChapter 2 IntroductionChapter 3 1. LandscapesChapter 4 2. CosmologiesChapter 5 Vignette: NokieChapter 6 3. AnishinaabegChapter 7 Vignette: "What's This?"Chapter 8 4. Authenticities and MaterialitiesChapter 9 Vignette: Bob and Betty Visit Fort WilliamChapter 10 5. VisitorsChapter 11 6. Encounters and BorderlandsChapter 12 Vignette: AngeliqueChapter 13 7. The Living and the Dead: ConclusionsChapter 15 References Cited

The inclusion of Native American interpreters and their perspective has the potential to make significant changes to the manner in which First Nations/Native History is presented, and to the public’s understanding of Native-white relations at fur trade and mission sites. . . . Peers’ study captures the complexities of how these histories are negotiated and produced, and provides insights on their impact at shaping the public’s understanding of Native American history.