Heeding the Voices of Our Ancestors: Kahnawake Mohawk Politics and the Rise of Native Nationalism is a groundbreaking book by Gerald Taiaiake Alfred, a Mohawk scholar from Kahnawake. He explains the recent rise of Mohawk nationalism and their view of sovereignty by exploring the history of Kahnawake and their political institutions both traditional and contemporary. Mohawk interaction with the state is most often negative and the results are seen in the 1990 "Oka crisis". The book is based on the author's Ph.D. dissertation and the introductory chapter is devoted to political theory. The remainder of the book is a highly readable account of the Mohawk communities and their politics. Alfred presents a framework in which the concepts, values and ideals of Mohawk nationalism can be appreciated. A must read for anyone wanting to understand contemporary the Native-Canada relationship. OUT OF PRINT