Contemporary Native American Authors: A Biographical Dictionary
by Gretchen M. Bataille, Laurie Lisa
Category: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Containing biographical sketches of approximately 270 Native American women, this book shows the many important roles they occupy in both contemporary and traditional culture. Arranged alphabetically, entries describe the contributions of Native women in fields like law, medicine, art, and education. Appendixes list entries by areas of specialization, decades of birth, state or province, and tribal affiliation. A selected bibliography is also included.