In the Shadow of Our Ancestors

Written by Wayne Arthurson

Narrated by Dana Negrey

Searching through the annals of North American history uncovers the diverse and astounding contributions by the Natives of the Americas who formed the world we know today.

In the Shadow of Our Ancestors explores the rich history of the indigenous peoples of North America and leaves us in awe of their stunning achievements and inventions:

The Great Law of Peace — The ideals, words and symbols of the Iroquois Confederacy inspired the governments of the New World to form democracies that recognized, in their constitutions, the rights of all people.

Potatoes — The lowly potato, a staple food of Natives for almost 15,000 years, was unknown outside the Americas until Europeans arrived; now, with almost 4000 varieties, it is the fourth most-consumed agricultural product in the world.

Sacagawea — The settlement of western North America was inspired and influenced by the results of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 1800s, with the journey’s success made possible because of a Native woman named Sacagawea, whose presence paved the way for the explorers to be seen as a peaceful party.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Release date: Dec 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781990321023

Wayne Arthurson

Wayne Arthurson is the author of numerous books including The Red Chesterfield, winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Crime Novella and Fall from Grace, winner of the Alberta Readers’ Choice Award. The Traitors of Camp 133, the first book in the Sergeant Neumann mystery series, was a finalist for the High Plains Book Award for Best Indigenous Writer. He lives and writes in Edmonton, Alberta with his family.