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...
Native American Women Warriors Thanks to Hollywood we only see In movies the male Native American warriors ride off to battle against their enemies. The women are shown in their camps cooking, sewing, or caring for children in the teepees. These typecast images do not give us a clear picture...
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...
When we visualize the tribal peoples living in the 19th century we don’t usually picture the native women outside of their domestic responsibilities. We usually see them caring for young ones, tanning hides, smoking meat, or pounding corn. Most indigenous women were probably doing those things, but a few wanted...