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Native America Calling: Native women leaders make history fighting for the people
Monday, March 22, 2021
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There are a several exceptional Native women who’ve spoken out, broken barriers and improved the lives of Native Americans.

Elizabeth Peratrovich (Tlingit) is a civil rights activist who helped end discrimination against Alaska Natives in Alaska.

Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) went toe-to-toe in court with the U.S. government over its mismanagement of Indian land.

And Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) is the first Native American U.S. Interior secretary.

Native America Calling is continuing its celebration of historic Native women with a program about warrior women who shook things up to improve people’s lives.

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