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Regional Canada - Abenaki Daring: The Life and Writings of Noel Annance, 1792-1869 (Volume 88) (McGill-Queen's Indigenous and Northern Studies)

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Book Synopsis: An Abenaki born in St Francis, Quebec, Noel Annance (1792–1869), by virtue of two of his great-grandparents having been early white captives, attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. Determined to apply his privileged education, he was caught between two ways of being, neither of which accepted him among their numbers. Despite outstanding service as an officer in the War of 1812, Annance was too Indigenous to be allowed to succeed in the far west fur trade, and too schooled in outsiders’ ways to be accepted by those in charge on returning home. Annance did not crumple, but all his life dared the promise of literacy on his own behalf and on that of Indigenous peoples more generally. His doing so is tracked through his writings to government officials and others, some of which are reproduced in this volume. Annance’s life makes visible how the exclusionary policies towards Indigenous peoples, generally considered to have originated with the Indian Act of 1876, were being put in place upwards to half a century earlier. On account of his literacy, Annance’s story can be told. Recounting a life marked equally by success and failure, and by perseverance, Abenaki Daring speaks to similar barriers that to this day impede many educated Indigenous persons from realizing their life goals. To dare is no less essential than it was for Noel Annance.

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Introducing the compelling and thought-provoking book, "Abenaki Daring: The Life and Writings of Noel Annance, 1792-1869"! Immerse yourself in the captivating story of a remarkable Abenaki individual who defied societal norms and pursued education against all odds.

Experience the journey of Noel Annance, born in St Francis, Quebec, who, due to his unique heritage, found himself navigating the complexities of two vastly different worlds. Despite facing adversity, Annance's unwavering determination shines through as he strives to make a difference and contribute to the betterment of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

Through the pages of this book, you will uncover how Annance's education and involvement in the War of 1812 propelled him towards pursuing a career in the far west fur trade. However, despite his exemplary service, he was met with prejudice and rejection, solely based on his Indigenous identity.

But Annance refused to be silenced. His tenacity and the power of the written word became his weapon of choice. This volume includes a collection of his thought-provoking letters to government officials and others, shedding light on the early foundations of exclusionary policies towards Indigenous peoples. Annance's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of Indigenous communities and the significance of literacy as a tool for empowerment.

Today, the barriers that Noel Annance faced still persist, hindering educated Indigenous individuals from reaching their full potential. "Abenaki Daring" serves as a reminder that daring to confront these obstacles is crucial for progress and change.

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