Road To Your Name - Season 6, Episode 4: A conversation with Allan Downey talking about resurgence history and intellectual sovereignty

This episode was recorded in July 2023.  Dr. Allan Downey, Dalkelh, Nak'azdl, Whut'en earned his PhD in history in 2014 from Wilfrid Laurier University.  He shares the story of how he came to write his book, The Creator's Game:  Lacrosse, Identity and Indigenous Nationhood he wrote in 2018.  It began as part of his studies in his Masters and PhD program.  Allan also shares about his work writing about Mohawk Ironworkers.  He goes on to discuss resurgence history and intellectual sovereignty.  You can find Allan at allandowney.com and view his work on ironworkers at indigenousironworkers.com

What is The Road to Your Name Podcast?

The Road To Your Name Podcast series grew out of a program started by Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS) in 2016 that helped people going through the justice system and their families to strengthen and deepen their cultural connections. Host, Lisa VanEvery, examines many aspects of Haudenosaunee culture and teachings with a wide range of guests.