"Iroquois on Fire presents an extraordinary description of the struggles, conflict and determination of traditional people to maintain the oldest democracies on this land now called America. The author is a journalist whose life has been personally impacted by some of the conflicts described in the book. Therefore, he offers a remarkable account of contemporary Iroquois issues from his first hand experience." -- Wilma Mankiller, former Chief, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma "Iroquois on Fire is a profound and courageous work... In this book, the author has set the stage for those with the courage and honor to no longer be passive observers or victims, but instead to take the stage and write the future. I recommend this book to all who can read." -- Leslie Lo Baugh, Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP "One of the most arresting assertions that has recently come my way is, 'tell the truth and justice will take care of itself.' That points directly to the importance of this book. The egregious injustices Native Americans have suffered are obvious to everyone who has looked into the matter, and they have been fueled by distortions of history. Douglas George-Kanentiio's meticulously researched book is the most formidable effort to set the record straight that I have seen. I fervently hope every library in this land will stock it and that thousands will add it to their private libraries." -- Huston Smith, Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, Syracuse University, Author, World's Religions

In their homelands in what is now New York state, Iroquois and their issues have come to dominate public debate as the residents of the region seek ways to resolve the multibillion dollar land claims against the state. This initial dispute over territorial title has grown to encompass gambling, treaties, taxation, and what it means to claim Native sovereignty in a world experiencing fantastic technological change. New York's influence is such that the experiences of Iroquois interaction with the state will surely affect how Natives and other states deal with similar issues. This is an essential volume for those wishing to better understand these issues, written from an Iroquois perspective by someone who has taken an active role in tribal affairs and who is dedicated to preserving the philosophies of his people.

Douglas George-Kanentiio, a member of the Mohawk Nation and an activist for Native American claims, details the history of his Nation from initial contact with the Europeans through to the casino crises. As a key figure in events of the last two decades, George-Kanentiio uses aspects of his personal story to highlight issues of public interest: the land, family and community, geography, federal interference in tribal affairs, religion, political activism, land use/claims, and connections to organized crime.