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In Manahatta, 17th Century Fur Trade and 2008 Financial Crisis Share the Stage.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Schaefer, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

Mary Kathryn Nagle, a member of the Cherokee Nation and advocate for Indigenous rights, is making her playwriting debut with "Manahatta" at New York's Public Theater. The play explores the parallels between the 17th century fur trade and the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting the economic exploitation of the Lenape people by Dutch fur traders and the predatory lending practices that led to bank collapses. Nagle aims to re-humanize Native people through arts and culture, challenging the assumption that they are only part of the past. The play also emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging history to avoid repeating past mistakes. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173752393
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