Before their forced removal to Oklahoma in the 1830s, the Euchee people lived in Georgia and other southeastern territories.
Yet even in their modern-day lives--as these Stories capture so beautifully--the Euchee people remain fiercely determined to show they are still here..
They inhabit a small area southwest of Tulsa and have yet to receive federal recognition.
The Euchee people are unknown to most Americans.
As Bigler explains in his introduction, the spiritual for Euchees signifies not a Western quest for peace or centeredness but a world filled with animate spirits that interact with all of us--as we see them, feel them, or seek them out.
Woven throughout is the sacred element of spirit.
These Stories bring to life Euchee traditions that include family ties, the stomp dance, and communal cooking and feasting.
In the title story, for example, the mischievous character Shajwane (Rabbit), resolves to decolonize the forest, to strip away its false narrative, by literally removing all new growth from the trees.
Some of the tales address serious legal injustices, while others poke gentle fun at lofty academic constructs.
Unforgettable characters appear or reappear in various settings, and these figures, whether animal or human, are bound to bring forth a chuckle or leave the reader wanting to learn more about their history.
With his gift for storytelling, Bigler welcomes readers into the lives and culture of the people whose Stories he has heard or observed throughout his life and career as a lawyer and judge.
Written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, the Stories in this book immerse the reader in the everyday experiences of the Euchee community.
Bigler combines traditional di\'ile (Euchee tales), personal recollections, and contemporary Stories to portray a way of life often hidden from view.
This unique collection by Euchee citizen Gregory H.
Today the Euchees are enrolled members of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, but they possess their own language, culture, and traditions.
Before their forced removal to Oklahoma in the 1830s, the Euchee people lived in Georgia and other southeastern territories
