Since we began our series on indigenous women warriors, the situations for war changed greatly. Many centuries ago, the tribes were at war with each other and the female warriors would earn status in tribal wars. Later the Europeans came. Some warriors such as Buffalo Calf Road or Pretty Nose...
Native American Women Patriots in the Second World War Native Americans have served for the same reasons as anyone else. Patriotism, employment, educational opportunities or adventure. During times of war, many males were drafted. Some courageous and remarkable females volunteered. In this next several weeks we will honor just a...
It just so happens that this post is landing on Memorial Day, 2026. We honor the women and men who sacrificed their time and sometimes their lives to protect our country. May God bless all veterans and those in service today. The Europeans had been engaged in World War One...
Thinking about joining the armed services is a challenging situation for Native Americans who are also US citizens. Each woman feels the pull of loyalty to her tribe and her country. I respect each individual’s decision when it comes to whether or not to join the United States armed forces...
Last time we shared the story of Molly Brant, participant in the War for Independence on the side of the British. This time we will share the stories of two women who fought with the Americans. For many, our stories of indigenous women who fought for the Americans may seem...
It is interesting to compare indigenous women warriors to other famous female warriors who lived in other cultures and during many other times in history. Boudicca, (British Celtic), Hatshepsut (Egyptian), Ru Hao (Chinese), the Dahomey Amazons, Tomoe Gozen (Japanese samurai), Zenobia (Syrian), and Joan of Arc (French). Women have answered...
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....
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...
Women Warriors at the Battle of the Little Big Horn- Chief Pretty Nose and Moving Robe Woman Too often the only pictures we are given of Native American women is as ‘squaws’ or Indian Princesses. These images are not only demeaning but they are sexist. It is time to leave...