Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index.
Contents:
A painful history, a hopeful present -- Ben Nighthorse Campbell : U.S. Senator -- Wilma Mankiller : Cherokee Nation chief -- Louise Erdrich : author -- Sherman Alexie : writer and filmmaker -- Irene Bedard : actress -- Notah Begay III : pro golfer -- Martha Redbone : singer and songwriter.
Summary:
Profiles the lives and achievements of Native Americans, and features information on Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, author Louise Erdrich, actress Irene Bedard, and others; and discusses a brief history of the treatment of Native Americans.
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