Explore the fundamental “problem of history” for Indigenous peoples. This critical collection examines the deep-seated incompatibility between Western historical consciousness and the non-linear cosmologies of North American Indians. Through insightful essays, leading scholars dissect the challenges of meshing divergent realities and knowledge systems. It’s a vital read for students and professionals in history, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies seeking to understand Indigenous-Western historical narratives. Discover how coercion shaped historical trajectories and question the limits of formal Western historical frameworks.