Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe
In the realm of contemporary literature, Sasha Lapointe stands as a powerful voice, weaving narratives which resonate with the complexities of Indigenous experiences.
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Deborah Parker
From Washington to D.C., Tulalip Tribe Vice-Chairwomxn Deborah Parker is a pillar of Indigenous leadership and activism about violence against Indigenous women.
Elizabeth Peratrovich
Tlingit activist, civil rights hero and Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding was gifted with a natural talent for music. Not only is she an amazing jazz singer, but she can also play the upright bass at the same time, a skill that takes most musicians years to be able to do. While her music is categorized as jazz, she incorporates elements of R&B and Brazilian music into her songs.
Martine Gutierrez
Martine Gutierrez’s works often imitate mass media, from billboards to music videos. In the case of Indigenous Woman, she created a 124-page magazine featuring everything from fake advertisements to full fashion spreads.
Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin
Native Amerian lawyer and activist
Kimberly Teehee
In 2019, Teehee became the first Cherokee Nation delegate in the House of Representatives. As a lawyer, activist, and former advisor to President Obama, Teehee has quickly become a monumental figure in history.
Marie-Rose Piwapiskus
Plains Cree catechist and educator
Amanda Blackhorse
Amanda Blackhorse served as the named plaintiff in the 2006 lawsuit Blackhorse et al v. Pro-Football Inc. Blackhorse continues to fight for justice and respect for Native Americans and is one of many Native American activists who deserves credit for the proposed name change from the Washington Football Team.
Cora Reynolds Anderson
She organized the first public health service in Baraga County, bringing the first public health nurse to the region.