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Southeastern Native Women Share Their Stories Of Justice, Spirit, And Community

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In the southeastern United States, Native women are leading the way in fighting for justice, preserving their cultures, and building strong communities. Here are their stories.

Upon Her Shoulders: Southeastern Native Women Share Their Stories of Justice, Spirit, and Community

by Ulrike Wiethaus

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	192 pages

Fighting for Justice

Native women in the Southeast have a long history of fighting for justice. They have fought for their rights to land, water, and self-determination. They have fought against discrimination and violence. And they have fought to protect their cultures and traditions.

One of the most visible examples of Native women's fight for justice is the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement. MMIW is a movement to raise awareness of the high rates of violence against Native women and to demand justice for the victims and their families.

Native women are also leading the fight against environmental injustice. They are fighting to protect their land and water from pollution and contamination. They are also fighting to ensure that their communities have access to clean air and water.

Preserving Culture

Native women in the Southeast are also working to preserve their cultures and traditions. They are teaching their children their languages, songs, and dances. They are also working to revive traditional arts and crafts.

One of the most important ways that Native women are preserving their culture is through storytelling. Storytelling is a way of passing down history, traditions, and values from one generation to the next.

Native women are also working to create new ways to share their culture with the world. They are using art, music, and film to tell their stories and to educate others about their cultures.

Building Community

Native women in the Southeast are also building strong communities. They are creating safe spaces for Native women to gather and support each other. They are also working to create economic opportunities for Native women and their families.

One of the most important ways that Native women are building community is through the creation of women's circles. Women's circles are a safe space for Native women to come together to share their stories, support each other, and learn from each other.

Native women are also working to create economic opportunities for themselves and their families. They are starting businesses, creating jobs, and developing new ways to generate income.

The stories of Native women in the southeastern United States are stories of justice, spirit, and community. They are stories of women who are fighting for their rights, preserving their cultures, and building strong communities. These women are an inspiration to us all.

Upon Her Shoulders: Southeastern Native Women Share Their Stories of Justice, Spirit, and Community

by Ulrike Wiethaus

4.2 out of 5