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This is a list of notable Native American women of the United States. It should contain only Native women of the United States and its territories, not First Nations women or Native women of Central and South America.
From famous figures like Sacagawea to lesser-known trailblazers like Lyda Conley, discover the stories behind history's most inspiring Native American women. These remarkable women have gone tragically overlooked in the history books.
Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk Nation) – U.S. Representative. Sharice Davids made history in 2018 as one of the first two Native American women elected to the U.S. Congress and the first openly LGBTQ Native American to serve in Congress. Representing Kansas's 3rd Congressional District, she focuses on issues such as economic development, education ...
A list of all the notable Native American women could fill volumes, and have, including the Apache warrior women Gouyene (l. c. 1857-1903) and Dahteste (l. c. 1860-1955), who was also a gifted linguist, and the Cheyenne Ehyophsta (l. c. 1826-1915), who fought with Roman Nose at the Battle of Beecher Island in 1868. Other notables include the ...
Watt's work draws from Indigenous principles, Native American women's leadership roles, history, and family narratives. Four of Watt's artworks are in the collection of our National Museum of American Indian, including a textile work "In the Garden (Corn, Beans, Squash)" and three works on paper.
Throughout history, Native American women have always served as leaders, healers, artists—and anything else they wanted to be. But you wouldn’t know it from reading most history textbooks.
Women (62 resources) Inspiring Youth to Reach for the Stars. Article. First Native woman astronaut Nicole Mann is inspiring youth to explore science and technology. Women’s History Month featuring Native Rights Champion Suzan Shown Harjo. Blog. Suzan Shown Harjo has helped shape current ideas about cultural representation and respect.