Native American Women Athletes – More Olympians It is rare for indigenous women to make it to the Olympics. We must admire the ones who persevered against the odds and achieved their dreams. So far we have related the stores of Sharon and Shirley Firth (skiers), Naomi Lang and Tai...
There are not many female Indigenous Olympians. They have many obstacles to overcome to be able to compete in international sports. If someone does not sponsor them, they must find a way to participate on their own. In these next two posts we will honor some of the women who...
There have been many Native American women who have contributed much to the world but have been completely forgotten or ignored in history. In our series on indigenous women we are relating the stories of only a few. I hope readers will be encouraged by their stories and appreciate the...
We have taken a very quick tour of Indigenous female artists who have produced many fine works of art including beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, and clothing. This week we will discover a wonderful painter – Sharon Irla. Sharon Irla is also honored for her part in producing...
Native American Women in Clothing Design – Virginia Yazzie-Ballenger – I spent part of my childhood in New Mexico. My parents raised us to love all people because Jesus does. So, it was really exciting to visit Navajo and Hopi reservations. One of my fondest memories is of visiting Native...
Artistic talent comes in many forms. When we think of Native American arts and crafts we think of painting, drawing, sculpting, quilting, dolls, clothing, and beadwork. We don’t often think of fashion design. Design work takes a great deal of ingenuity and creativity. One Native American woman who has excelled...
Native American Women Artists – Charlene Holy Bear We have been looking at the stories of Native American female artists who are renowned for their beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, and clothing. The work of these artists helps to preserve the Native American heritage and culture. This week...
In this section of our series on Native American female artists we are looking at the lives of those working with beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, and clothing. The work of these artists helps to preserve the Native American heritage and culture. This week we feature a woman...
Beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, and clothing help to preserve the Native American heritage and culture. For the next few weeks, we will share the stories of these gifted artists. This week we feature a woman who makes traditional Seminole dolls and crafts patchwork. Judy Baker –...
Mastery in the areas of science and engineering prepares the country’s citizens to compete in a global economy and keep our nation prosperous and strong. Many Native American women played a great part in these areas. Otakuye Conroy-Ben made contributions in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and environmental engineering. Otakuye is revered...