Power in the Telling

"Power in the Telling is a unique contribution to Native American studies, and its audience includes not just scholars and students in this field but also Native communities and their allies. . . . By moving from scholarly analysis to concrete recommendations, Power in the Telling provides Native nations with incisive strategies for working together in pursuit of revitalization."

"Readers will close the book with new appreciation for the transformative potential—disempowering and liberatory alike—of casino-era relations. The empirical and programmatic force of this book affirms that, indeed, there is “power in the telling.”"

"Brook Colley challenges superficial means of thinking about and forming opinions around gaming—not just in Oregon but well beyond."

"Brook Colley's timely study is an incisive examination of the challenges and opportunities afforded Native nations by the casino economy. Her focus on the interactions between the Grand Ronde and Warm Springs peoples, both located within the boundaries of present-day Oregon, provides a useful perspective on the causes and consequences of inter-tribal conflicts over gaming."

"The politics of tribal gaming traffics in stereotypes. Brook Colley’s convincing book finds not 'greed,' but the struggle for Native survival in the face of settler colonialism."

"Brook Colley brings a dynamic voice to researchers who have much to offer in terms of their rich cultural heritages and craft wisdom in decolonizing methodologies. The book draws on Colley’s extensive experience teaching about decolonization and offers a concise reference for educators, activists, and artists committed to insurgent research and praxis."