Brenda J. Child's work illuminates the history of American Indian peoples, focusing on family life and community survival through the early twentieth century. She critically examines the ways Indigenous communities maintained their cultural identity and resilience amidst significant institutional pressures. Her scholarship delves into themes of education, family labor, and self-determination, offering profound insights into the ongoing struggles and endurance of Native American nations. Child's writing provides a vital perspective on the complex historical experiences of Indigenous Americans.
Looks at the strong emotional history of Indian boarding school experiences in the first half of the 20th century. This book focuses on the letters - written by parents, children, and school officials at Haskell Institute in Kansas and the Flandreau School in South Dakota - that show how profoundly families were affected by their experiences. schovat popis
A groundbreaking exploration of the remarkable women in Native American communities In this well-researched and deeply felt account, Brenda J. Child, a professor and a member of the Red Lake Ojibwe tribe, gives Native American women their due, detailing the many ways in which they have shaped Native American life. She illuminates the lives of women such as Madeleine Cadotte, who became a powerful mediator between her people and European fur traders, and Gertrude Buckanaga, whose postwar community activism in Minneapolis helped bring many Indian families out of poverty. Moving from the early days of trade with Europeans through the reservation era and beyond, Child offers a powerful tribute to the courageous women who sustained Native American communities through the darkest challenges of the past three centuries.
The book delves into the resilience of Ojibwe men and women living on reservations around the Great Lakes, highlighting their innovative strategies for sustaining family and cultural identity amidst adversity and prejudice. It also provides a historical overview of the jingle dress, showcasing its significance in Ojibwe culture and its role in community healing and identity.
The best days of summer end at the powwow, but Windy Girl takes the revelry of the gathering one step farther. This playful story is accompanied by a companion retelling in Ojibwe by Jourdain and brought to life by Thunder's vibrant dreamscapes. Full color.