Simpson Part 1

Which of the following best describes Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's ethic?

An ethic grounded in the interconnections of land, life, and community (correct)

An ethic rooted in anticapitalism

An ethic based on Nishnaabewin (grounded normativity)

An ethic focused on settler colonialism

Where was Leanne Betasamosake Simpson raised?

Montreal, Quebec

Vancouver, British Columbia

Toronto, Ontario

Wingham, Ontario (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a book written by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson?

Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies

As We Have Always Done

Dancing on Our Turtle’s Back (correct)

The Accident of Being Lost

Which Indigenous nation does Leanne Betasamosake Simpson belong to?

Michi Saagig (Mississauga) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Indigenous protest movement Leanne Betasamosake Simpson was active in?

Idle No More Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'grounded normativity' refer to?

Struggles for land and reciprocal relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethic of Nishnaabewin based on?

The idea that the earth gives and sustains all life Signup and view all the answers

What are the different aspects of Nishnaabewin?

Ethic of connect and responsibility, norm against waste or excess, and flexible or fluid nature Signup and view all the answers

How does Simpson describe the ethic of Nishnaabewin?

A series of complex, interconnected cycling processes Signup and view all the answers

How does Simpson compare Nishnaabewin and settler colonialism?

Nishnaabewin generates life, while settler colonialism dispossesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of extractive colonialism?

To generate wealth for colonial powers Signup and view all the answers

Based on Simpson's description, what were the main activities of the Michi Saagig before colonialism?

Fishing, hunting, and harvesting wild resources Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of settler colonialism on the territory of the Michi Saagig?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does Simpson mean when she refers to the "ongoing trauma" experienced by Indigenous communities?

The historical injustices inflicted on Indigenous communities Signup and view all the answers

What does Simpson mean by "resurgence of Indigenous ways of life"?

A revitalization of Indigenous cultures and knowledge Signup and view all the answers