JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indigenous Homelands and Global Refugees: Unpacking Joy Harjo's Solidary Poetics in An American Sunrise.

  • Published In: Western American Literature, 2024, v. 59, n. 2. P. 125 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brígido-Corachán, Anna M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article from Western American Literature discusses Joy Harjo's poetry collection "An American Sunrise," focusing on themes of land redress, migration, and home-building from personal, tribal, and hemispheric perspectives. Harjo's work explores Indigenous homelands as a refuge for the vulnerable and disenfranchised, highlighting the reciprocal relations between human and more-than-human communities. Through historical reflections and poetic narratives, Harjo challenges colonialist forces shaping global mobility injustice and examines the effects of Indigenous land eviction and dislocation. She emphasizes the importance of place-based solidarity, radical hospitality, and intercultural mediation in addressing conflictive experiences of place and fostering a shared responsibility in local and global contexts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Western American Literature. 2024/07, Vol. 59, Issue 2, p125
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0043-3462
  • DOI:10.1353/wal.2024.a937406
  • Accession Number:180701018
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