Native American Women Leaders: Fourteen Profiles

Native American Women Leaders: Fourteen Profiles
ISBN-10
1476686688
ISBN-13
9781476686684
Category
Social Science
Pages
268
Language
English
Published
2022-02-07
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Edward J. Rielly

Description

There is insufficient recognition given to Native American women, many of whom have made enormous contributions to their respective tribal nations and to the broader United States. The 14 stories in this book are representative of the countless Native American women who have excelled as leaders (including Debra Haaland and her history-making role as Secretary of the Interior). They come from across the centuries and from a range of tribal nations, and represent a wide range of society, including politics, the arts, health care, business, education, wellness, feminism, environmentalism, and social activism. Most of these women have made their mark in more than one area. Each chapter includes personal biographical and public life information. Some of the women have given us much in writing, including memoirs, while others have left behind little or nothing written. Even in the absence of their own words, though, their actions still speak eloquently.

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