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"People of the Flint" is a short story collection by an Indigenous author, which delves into the rich tapestry of Haudenosaunee culture and experiences. This anthology takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time, from the vibrant pre-contact era to the complexities of modern-day life and the possibilities of the near future. With each story, the author highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Haudenosaunee people.
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Unlike other robots, Totah operates on the Karii'wio (The Great Law of Peace) and not the Three Laws of Robotics. Her indigenous knowledge is gleaned from a mind map of the last speaker of Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk). Her community views her as a vital resource for their language revitalization project, despite her age. However, support for her O/S is coming to an end. Can a reformat by the Free and Open Source Software community preserve her precious...
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The Greeks have Narcissus and the Haudenosaunee have the Cornhusk Doll. They both stared into pools to admire themselves and got punished. Narcissus fell in love with himself. The Cornhusk Doll had her face taken away by her Creator, so she was no longer distracted from her duties. Both stories are parables against vanity in their respective cultures.Wakia, the No Face Cornhusk Doll has learned humility over the centuries of her existence in this...
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