Indigenous Activism

doi:10.5771/9781793645418

Indigenous Activism

Profiles of Native Women in Contemporary America

1. Edition 2021

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ISBN print: 978-1-7936-4540-1
ISBN online: 978-1-7936-4541-8
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

Indigenous Activism profiles eighteen American Indian women of the twentieth century who distinguished themselves through their political activism. Authors analyze the colorful careers of selected Indigenous women of North America during the last century, including Ramona Bennet, Mary Crow Dog, Ada Deer, LaDonna Harris, Wilma Mankiller, Alyce Spotted Bear, Irene Toledo, Marie Potts, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, Harriette Shelton Dover, Lucy Covington, Dolly Smith Cusker Akers, Leslie Marmon Silko, Bea Medicine, and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn.

Schlagworte

Native Americans American West American history Indigenous activism Indigenous women literary activism social justice community activism political activism cultural preservation tribal activism

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i–xiv Preface i–xiv
- Contents
- Preface
1–16 Introduction 1–16
17–24 Chapter One Red Power in the Northwest 17–24
25–40 Chapter Two Being Mary Crow Dog: It Isn’t Easy 25–40
41–50 Chapter Three Power of Voice, Power in the Land 41–50
51–56 Chapter Four Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee Activist 51–56
57–68 Chapter Five Strikes with Puha—Power! 57–68
69–74 Chapter Six Tribal Community and National Activist 69–74
75–84 Chapter Seven Numakshi Mihe: The Lead Woman of the Three Affiliated Tribes 75–84
85–92 Chapter Eight Navajo Judge, Ramah and Crownpoint Districts 85–92
93–98 Chapter Nine “In Unity There Is Strength,” Writer and Activist 93–98
99–106 Chapter Ten Cultural Activist 99–106
107–116 Chapter Eleven Where Is Victory? 107–116
117–122 Chapter Twelve Ending Termination in Indian Country 117–122
123–128 Chapter Thirteen Good-Hearted Woman 123–128
129–134 Chapter Fourteen The Necessary Evil 129–134
135–144 Chapter Fifteen Champion of the National Congress of the American Indian 135–144
145–150 Chapter Sixteen Seeking Justice through Storytelling 145–150
151–156 Chapter Seventeen Native American Scholar Activist 151–156
157–162 Chapter Eighteen Literary Activist, Political Voice of Native America 157–162
163–170 Index 163–170
171–172 About the Editors 171–172
173–176 About the Contributors 173–176

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