This A-Z reference contains 275 biographical entries on Native American women, past and present, from many different walks of life. Written by more than 70 contributors, most of whom are leading American Indian historians, the entries examine the complex and diverse roles of Native American women in contemporary and traditional cultures. This new edition contains 32 new entries and updated end-of-article bibliographies. Appendices list entries by area of woman's specialization, state of birth, and tribe; also includes photos and a comprehensive index.

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Entries include:
Ackerman, Maria Joseph; Alberty, Eliza Missouri Bushyhead; Big Eyes; Brave Bird, Mary; Buton, Jimalee Chitwood; Chrystos; Cleghorn, Mildred Imoch; Crow Dog, Mary; Crying Wind; Cuny, Sister Genevieve; Deer, Ada; Dixon, Patricia A.; Dorion Woman; Erdrich, Louise; Evans, Mary Sugusta Tappage; Fransisco, Nia; French, Alice; Hailstone, Vivian; Highwalking, Belle; Horn, Kahn-Tineta; Indian Emily; Lone Dog, Louise; Mankiller, Medicine Flower, Grace;Nampeyo, Paqua Frog Women; Pochahontas; Queen Anne of Pemunkey; Sacagawea; Sainte-Marie, Buffy; Tallchief, Maria; Volborth, Judith Mountain Leaf; Wetamoo; Williams, Alice Cling; Woman Chief; Zuni, Flora