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Book Synopsis: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2020 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE GUARDIAN, THE BROOKLYN RAIL, THE GLOBE AND MAIL, POP MATTERS, COMICS BEAT, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
From the “heir to R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman” (Economist), a masterful work of comics journalism about indigenous North America, resource extraction, and our debt to the natural world
The Dene have lived in the vast Mackenzie River Valley since time immemorial, by their account. To the Dene, the land owns them, not the other way around, and it is central to their livelihood and very way of being. But the subarctic Canadian Northwest Territories are home to valuable resources, including oil, gas, and diamonds. With mining came jobs and investment, but also road-building, pipelines, and toxic waste, which scarred the landscape, and alcohol, drugs, and debt, which deformed a way of life.
In Paying the Land, Joe Sacco travels the frozen North to reveal a people in conflict over the costs and benefits of development. The mining boom is only the latest assault on indigenous culture: Sacco recounts the shattering impact of a residential school system that aimed to “remove the Indian from the child”; the destructive process that drove the Dene from the bush into settlements and turned them into wage laborers; the government land claims stacked against the Dene Nation; and their uphill efforts to revive a wounded culture.
Against a vast and gorgeous landscape that dwarfs all human scale, Paying the Land lends an ear to trappers and chiefs, activists and priests, to tell a sweeping story about money, dependency, loss, and culture—recounted in stunning visual detail by one of the greatest cartoonists alive.
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Looking for a book that will captivate your mind and open your eyes to a world of indigenous North America? Look no further than "Paying the Land" by Joe Sacco. This masterful work of comics journalism takes you on a journey through the vast Mackenzie River Valley, where the Dene people have thrived for centuries. With stunning visual details and captivating storytelling, Sacco sheds light on the conflicts and complexities that arise when resource extraction meets indigenous culture.
Discover the profound connection the Dene people have with their land in "Paying the Land". Unlike the notion of land ownership that we are familiar with, the Dene believe that the land owns them. It is not merely a piece of property, but an integral part of their identity and way of life. Through Sacco's vivid illustrations and compelling narrative, you will gain a deeper understanding of the profound bond between the Dene and the natural world.
The arrival of mining in the Canadian Northwest Territories brought both opportunities and challenges for the Dene people. While jobs and investments were welcomed, the consequences were far-reaching - from road-building and pipelines to toxic waste. Sacco provides an unflinching look at the scars left on the landscape and the devastating impact on the Dene's traditional way of life. Through the pages of "Paying the Land," you will witness the struggles faced by the indigenous people in an era of rapid development.
"Paying the Land" is a book that goes beyond documenting the present challenges faced by the Dene people. Sacco takes us back in time to understand the historical inequities that have shaped their reality. From the residential school system that aimed to erase indigenous culture to the displacement of the Dene from their ancestral lands, you will witness the immense resilience and determination of a community fighting to preserve their heritage.
Don't miss your chance to experience the sweeping story of money, dependency, loss, and culture told through the incredible artwork of Joe Sacco. Order your copy of "Paying the Land" now and embark on a journey of enlightenment and empathy.
Order "Paying the Land" now and immerse yourself in the rich world of indigenous North America.
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