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...
Someone asked me why I am doing stories on Native American women. This person thought that I had no right to tell their stories because I am not Native American. Well, that would be like asking me not to tell stories about our presidents because I am not a man....
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...
Native American Women Leaders Far too many indigenous women who accomplished great things for themselves, their tribes, and the culture have been overlooked In traditional history books. Our narratives on this website are meant to make up for that by encouraging people to read the Native American women’s stories and...
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 Potters It has been exciting to look at all of the artistic creations by Native American women. Indigenous female artists have produced beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, patchwork, dolls, clothing, and many other forms of art work. It takes great skill to make beautiful pots. Maria Montoya...
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...
Native American Women Artists – Star Quilting Many crafts such as beadwork, basketry, pottery, sculpting, quilting, 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 the Lakota Star Quilt...
Native American Women Mathematicians Traditionally, girls have not been encouraged to study math or the sciences. In the Native American culture even more roadblocks have been thrown up to dissuade women from pursuing what is seen as a man’s vocation. But so many women have studied the sciences and math...
Mary Golda Ross (Cherokee – 1908-2008) Aerospace Pioneer Mary was born in Park Hill, Oklahoma in 1908. Her birthplace was near Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. She was the second of five children born to William Wallace Ross Jr. and Mary Henrietta Moore ross. Her great-great-grandfather was John...