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The Whole Country was....One Robe: The Little Shell Tribe's America Paperback – January 30, 2013

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The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and Drumlummon Institute have published The Whole Country was . . . One Robe : The Little Shell Tribe s America. The Whole Country was . . . One Robe, by historian and folklorist Nicholas Vrooman, is an extraordinary account of an extraordinary people. Dr. Vrooman, after a lifetime of engagement with the history of a burgeoning and distinctive aboriginal amalgam culture on the Northern Plains, gives us the untold story of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana.
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  1. Print length
    504 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Drumlummon Institute and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana
  4. Publication date
    January 30, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1.3 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0976968444
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0976968443
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Noted Canadian Métis author Maria Campbell writes, [ The Whole Country was . . . One Robe ] is told from a gentle place by a good storyteller, knowledgeable historian, and friend of the people. I urge you to read it, reflect on it, and change the shameful way our mutual countries and governments treat Indigenous peoples, and in the end rob all our children of a rich inheritance. --Maria Campbell

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Drumlummon Institute and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana; 1st edition (January 30, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 504 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0976968444
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0976968443
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.3 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Diane Aguilar
5.0 out of 5 stars Is it all Truth & Let the Truth be Told
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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I was excited to recieve this book as the Little Shell has a great History lesson to it.I had told a friend about this book as she and I are both Little Shell.I gave the book to her to look through as I wouldn't be able to get to it for a few days.To my dismay she had brought the book back the very next day and told me she couldn't sleep all night.She proceded to tell me that on page 343 there was a picture of her dad and her uncle's home. Well the story that went along with the picture proceded to tell about his wife. My friend told me"that is not my mother's name!"!The author got the wife's name wrong.So I was really disheartened as I started to think, how much of this book are the actual facts.She said she had never seen the picture before, but that was her dad.
I must clear up some misunderstanding I put in my earlier review. The author contacted myself and the friend I mention in my earlier review (I find that amazing in itself) to straighten out the misunderstanding. In short order, there was in fact two women who lived fairly close to one another with the same name and after talking to both my friend and Mr. Vrooman,the way the facts were written it was a little confusing. Mr.Vrooman put a lot of effort into this project and being native we all know how confusing our family ties can be. I appreciate the author taking the time to make sure that what was written was all truth!Thank you Mr. Vrooman
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CB
5.0 out of 5 stars Helps to unravel an extremely complex history and neglect of a people whom were the foundation of this country.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2013
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This book is about my history. It would be difficult reading for 'light readers', but it's purpose (I believe) requires the thoroughness of words and the complexities of an 'incredibly' complex history of a neglected people. With that in mind, I believe this book was necessary to be written in the style it was; especially those whom want to understand the Little Shell or are Little Shell, themselves.
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schroadz
5.0 out of 5 stars One Robe-Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2013
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I live this journey still to this day of being one proud member of The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. To have our land taken from us and not be recognized is a disgrace to our fellow man, to say the least. We are a proud Tribe who have fought long and hard to be heard plus respected by all. Is wanting to be equally treated fairly and justly as our fellow sisters and brothers were and not to be shunned and called half breeds because the government didn't want to except who or what we stood for to much to ask? Our elders were put through many disgracefully immoral acts that no human being should have dealt with in only wanting to live as every other person did and to get back what was rightfully ours to begin with. A proud group of Chippewa Indians who have asked very little from those in office many long years ago on up to today. I definitely recommend this book by Nicholas Vrooman who captured the essence of our peoples plight. It humbles me to know we do have people out there that really - truly care what we stand for; one proud group of individuals known as The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana. A must read plus keeping it for future reference is my wish to you. Enjoy the book!!
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Orville R Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars This book may not appeal to most people that do not have a Metis heritage or an interest in Native American history, but....
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014
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I have a very personal interest in this book. I am a direct descendant of many of the people in this book. My mother's father (William) was the son of Mose and Susan Morin LaTray and Ma's mother (Jennie) was the daughter of Paul Gardipee and Mary Olive Doney Gardipee Fleury. Mary Olive was the daughter of Joseph Doney (Delauney) & Philamene LaFountain. Philamene was the daughter of Calixe & Charlotte Adams LaFountaine. And so on & so on. It's so cool. My mother recognized so many of the people in the pictures, including her father, William LaTray. She grew up with a lot of the people in this book. I did not know that a picture of Charlotte Adams L. even existed. How many people have access to a part of their history that is this well documented? If this book interests you, I would also suggest 'We Know Who We Are- Metis Identity in a Montana Community' by Martha Harroun Foster.
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Barney Considine
4.0 out of 5 stars The Little Shell Tribe's America
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2014
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There is a tremendous amount of information in this book. It is a large book. It is academic. It has many archival pictures. It is not an easy book to read. It is a comprehensive history of the Meti, Cree, Assiniboine, mixed race people of the United States and Canada. That group is called by various names, including The Little Shell Tribe or Montana's Landless Indians. That group is recognized by Montana as an official tribe. It does not have federal recognition and this book presents a strong argument that it should be recognized. The only flaw I found in the book was that the binding broke rather than opening smoothly. It is an good source for anyone interested in this group of people.
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charles sherry
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicholas Vrooman's "One Robe" A Truly Fine Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2013
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this is a wonderful, intelligent, extremely well-written and thought out history of a people whose past was obscure until the author illuminated it so brilliantly. he is a remarkable researcher. the book is itself handsomely produced. the illustrations, photos and reproductions of a wide variety of paintings are a pleasure to look at. it is not a book for everyone, but for the few who have an interest in its subject it is genuinely valuable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A deeper look
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2013
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I bought this after seeing a friend's copy. I am not finished reading it, yet. Many relatives from way back are named here, and the research appears to be very well done. This covers an era, people, and area I had not seen covered in this depth before, filling a gap in the history of Eastern Montana and North Dakota. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in the people and history of the Northern Plains.
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Cal Paranteau
5.0 out of 5 stars A great history of the Chippewa Cree Tribe
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013
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This is a large book, 466 pages with multiple columns of information on each page. Mr Vrooman's attention to detail is outstanding. There is some redundancy involved as different historical situations require a repeat of events that were mentioned in another category. From a geneology perspective, I have identified many of my relatives in the book including a photograph of my Grandmother.
The author's research in compiling this book is truly amazing. This is not a novel but a documentary. My compliments to Mr. Vrooman.
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SANDRA
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 5, 2016
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very interesting
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