| Encyclopedia of Women: A to Z of Native American Women is a valuable resource for biographies of 100 significant Native North American women from the seventeenth century to the present. The volume provides concisely written entries for each woman and describes her area of contribution to Native and non-native communities. Areas of expertise include activism, the arts, education, political leadership, and healing. The author includes several First Nations women such as Jeannette Armstrong, Maria Campbell, Tantoo Cardinal, Pauline Johnson, Alanis Obomsawin, Anna Mae Aquash, Beth Brant, and Kenojuak. This reference tool includes three subject indexes that list women by area of achievement, tribal affiliation and decade of birth. Each entry provides biographical background, important influences, obstacles faced, and the major achievement and contribution of each woman. This well-written resource is recommended for libraries and anyone interested in women's studies and Native Studies. |
