Dancing with a Ghost: Exploring Indian Reality by Ross, Rupert - 1992

Markham, Ontario: Octopus Publishing Group, 1992. 195 pages. Index. Tight binding, square uncreased spine, clean fresh pages. Fanning/rubbing to corner tips; gift inscription inside front cover, no other markings. "Canadians are increasingly aware of the immense gulf that separates Native from other Canadian cultures. Ross seeks to bridge this gap by examining the traditional Cree and Ojibway world view and showing why their philosophy often places them in conflict with the Canadian justice system. He cites examples of Native ethics, such as a parent's belief in non-interference child-rearing, a victim's hesitation to make eye contact with a prosecutor, or a witness's reluctance to testify or comment on someone else's behaviour, that can lead to unfair judgements in non-Native courts." A must-read for anyone of either race (because Ross's patient explanations of what white people don't know says as much about white culture as it does about Native) working or living at the intersection of First Nations and White realities. . Trade Paperback. Very Good to Near Fine. 5.75 x 9 in. (14.5cm x 23cm).