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Notable native people : 50 indigenous leaders, dreamers, and changemakers from past and present / Adrienne Keene ; illustrations by Ciara Sana.

ISBN: 9781984857941
ISBN: 1984857940
Physical Description: 143 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Emeryville : Ten Speed Press, [2021].
Copyright: &copy;2021.

Keene, Adrienne, 1985- (author.). Sana, Ciara, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation"-- Provided by publisher.

An accessible and educational illustrated book profiling 50 notable American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian people, from NBA star Kyrie Irving of the Standing Rock Lakota to Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. Celebrate the lives, stories, and contributions of Indigenous artists, activists, scientists, athletes, and other changemakers in this illustrated collection. Also offers accessible primers on important Indigenous issues, from the legacy of colonialism and cultural appropriation to food sovereignty, land and water rights, and more. An indispensable read for people of all backgrounds seeking to learn about Native American heritage, histories, and cultures, Notable Native People will educate and inspire readers of all ages. -- Adapted from publisher's description.