What Side Are You On? : A Tohono o'odham Life Across Borders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, Michael Steven, author.

Contributor:

Lucero, José Antonio.

Series:

Critical Indigeneities Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Government policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (214 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chapel Hill : University of North Carolina Press, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the life and activism of Mike Wilson, a Tohono O’odham man, and his humanitarian efforts to provide aid to undocumented migrants crossing the Sonoran Desert. Co-authored by José Antonio Lucero, it situates Wilson’s work within a broader historical and political context, examining themes of Indigenous sovereignty, transborder identity, human rights, and U.S. immigration policies. The narrative delves into Wilson’s spiritual and military background, his ministry on the Tohono O’odham Nation, and his advocacy for justice amidst systemic challenges. The book also highlights the cultural and political struggles of Indigenous communities living across borders, offering critical insights into the intersections of race, capitalism, religion, and activism. It is part of the Critical Indigeneities series and is intended for scholars, students, and readers interested in Indigenous studies, borderlands, and social justice. Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.

ISBN:

979-88-908876-0-3

979-88-908876-1-0

1-4696-7560-9

OCLC:

1431978019