Bíawacheeitchish
1800s Crow warrior famous for her courage and skill in battle.
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Jigonhsasee
According to Iroquois lore, Jigonhsasee (Jikonhsaseh, Jikonsase) was integral to the origins of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy dated to either the 12th or 15th century.
Lozen
Fames Native American warrior
Molly Spotted Elk
Molly Spotted Elk was a Penobscot actress, dancer, and writer
Old-Lady-Grieves-the-Enemy
Old-Lady-Grieves-the-Enemy was a Pawnee woman, not a warrior, who rallied her community to defend the sacred village of Pahaku against a raid by Ponca and Sioux raiding parties.
Buffalo Calf Road Woman
Cheyenne warrior famed for rescuing her brother during the Battle of the Rosebud in 1876.
Dr Lois Peeler
Dr Peeler AM has dedicated her life to supporting Aboriginal Australians as an educator, advocate and role model.
Dr Lou Bennett
Lou Bennett is a performer, songwriter, musical and artistic director, composer, actor, soundscape and music designer and educator from the Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung people in Echuca, Victoria, Australia.
Lyn Warren
Aboriginal Australian Elder using her own experiences to help and educate others.
Donna Hutchinson
Donna Hutchinson was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 2007 until 2013. A member of an active political family, she also became involved in public affairs beyond her House service. She is a voting member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana.