Thomas F. Mathews Boeken

An electrifying memoir intertwines Indigenous rights and environmental policy through the experiences of a recognized activist and survivor. The author reflects on his journey from a child escaping domestic and sexual abuse, grappling with the intergenerational trauma of Canada’s residential school system, to a young man confronting racism and violence in Winnipeg and small-town British Columbia. He shares his struggles as a teenager managing a drug house and navigating a world filled with violence. Yet, amidst these challenges, he remained connected to his Cree spirituality and heritage, finding solace in the land during summer visits to his great-grandparents' trapline in northern Manitoba. This connection ultimately led to his healing as he confronted the trauma shared by Indigenous peoples globally. Now a prominent organizer and activist, he channels his warrior spirit into the fight against the ongoing threats to Indigenous lands by Big Oil. Through personal stories of survival, he highlights the realities faced by Canada’s First Nations and shares insights gained from his commitment to addressing environmental injustice worldwide, offering a narrative of healing and responsibility.

Conceived as the sequel to the landmark exhibition 'Age of Spirituality, ' this book explores four interrelated themes: the religious and secular culture of the Second Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire; the empire's interaction with its Christian neighbors and rivals; its relations with the Islamic East; and its contact with the Latin West.