We have had quite a trip through the topic of Native American women in sports. We have shared the stories of strong women who persevered to achieve their goals. Some went as far as the Olympics, Sharon and Shirley Firth (Skiers), Naomi Lang (Ice Dancer), Tai Babilonia (Figure skating), Mary...
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...
I thought it would be good to pause here in our journey through the stories of incredible indigenous women. We have been looking at their stories for over a year by category. I have tried to recount the stories in each category chronologically. The time and place that you find...
When asked to name some famous indigenous women most people will recall Pocahontas or Sacajawea. These women certainly deserve the praise.[1] There are great stories about them, but their fame is based on their interaction with white men. That is why I am posting stories that tell of their long...
A Blessed New Year to All! One of my New Year’s resolutions is to honor all people without prejudice. I have wonderful friends who are different from me in many ways. It makes my life richer. Writing the stories of courageous women who fought many obstacles to gain a better...
Celebrate Christmas With New Friends in 2025 This year why not celebrate Christmas with your sisters and brothers in Christ who may have different traditions than yours? In many communities and homes, Christian customs are interwoven with Native culture as a means of expressing Christmas in a uniquely Native...
Native American Women Leaders – Amelia Trice (Kootenai, 1936-2011) In our series on Native American women, we have been relating the stories of only a few of the many indigenous women who accomplished great things for themselves, their tribes, and the culture. These women have been overlooked In traditional...
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...
We have been looking at the stories of Indigenous female artists who have produced many fine works of art including beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, and clothing. Turning earth into clay and then into pots is one of the oldest inventions of mankind. Some cultures and people are...
Native American Women Explorers – Tookoolito I feel like I’m freezing when just talking about the Arctic! The men and women who wanted to explore this desolate part of our planet were certainly courageous. Many of them, like Captain Sir John Franklin disappeared while leading his ships the HMS Erebus...