Honor the Grandmothers - Dakota and Lakota Women Tell Their Stories (Paperback)

In this poignant collection of oral histories, four Indian elders recount their life stories in their own quiet but uncompromising words. Growing up and living in Minnesota and the Dakotas, Stella Pretty Sounding Flute and Iola Columbus (Dakota)and Celane Not Help Him and Cecelia Hernandez Montgomery (Lakota) share recollections of early family life interrupted by years at government boarding schools designed to eradicate tribal culture. Recounting their complex lives, the grandmothers reveal how they survived difficult circumstances to become activists in Indian politics, reconciling urban with reservation life and Christianity with native spirituality. Particularly memorable is one grandmother's detailed family account of the tragic events and consequences of the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890. Defying stereotypes, these clear and forthright voices are unforgettable. As the traditional teachers and bearers of culture, the grandmothers also share their concern for future generations.

General

Imprint:	Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2000
First published:	October 2000
Editors:	Sarah Penman
Dimensions:	155 x 200 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	148
ISBN-13:	978-0-87351-385-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Oral history Promotions
LSN:	0-87351-385-1
Barcode:	9780873513852

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