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The Real-Life Stories Of Women Who Led Native American Tribes Diana Walker/Getty Images
By Sarah Crocker/Feb. 11, 2021 12:43 pm EDT
According to the National Conference fo State Legislatures, there are currently 574 federally recognized Native American tribes. That matter, along with the fact that there are thousands of years of history amongst these many tribes and groups, means that there is a wealth of tales and records of Native American leaders. Given the wide array of cultures involved, it s also worth noting that not every one of these leaders were men. In fact, as the American Museum of Natural History reports, the division of labor by gender often varied quite a bit depending on the tribe in question. Few tribes, even after contact with European settlers, fell totally in line with the hierarchical and patriarchal roles espoused by many whites.
The Traumatic True History and Name List of the Dakota 38
By Vincent Schilling. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today
The Dakota 38 execution was the largest mass execution in the United States and took place on December 26, 1862.
On the day after Christmas in 1862, 38 Dakota men were hang. For access to this article please sign in or subscribe.
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