Native American Women Leaders: Fourteen Profiles

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.

Author: Edward J. Rielly
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 02/21/2022
Pages: 267
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.82h x 5.83w x 0.71d
ISBN13: 9781476686684
ISBN10: 1476686688
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Native American Studies
- Social Science | Women's Studies
- Biography & Autobiography | General

About the Author
Edward J. Rielly is a professor emeritus of Saint Joseph's College of Maine, where he created and directed the Writing and Publishing program. He is the author or editor of 30 books and lives in Westbrook, Maine.