Heather Purser
Heather Purser fought for legalizing same-sex marriage within the Suquamish Tribe.
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Brenda Itta-Lee
Iñupiaq activist who advocated for the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
Colleen Echohawk
Colleen Echohawk is a community leader,who has dedicated her career to serve Indigenous people in Seattle, Washington.
Janet McCloud
Native American activist
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.
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