Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of Community (Penguin Library of American Indian History)

Holding Our World Together is a groundbreaking exploration of the remarkable women in Native American communities, shedding light on their central role in guiding their nations throughout history.

This well-researched account details the ways in which women have shaped Native American life from early trade with Europeans to the reservation era and beyond, highlighting the courageous women who sustained their communities through challenges of the last three centuries.

Drawing on inspiring stories such as Madeleine Cadotte's powerful mediator role between her people and European fur traders, and Gertrude Buckanaga's postwar community activism in Minneapolis, Child offers a tribute to these unsung heroines.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, women's studies, or simply learning about the remarkable contributions of Native American women.