According to the documentary, the ritual was practiced by the tribe for generations before the California Gold Rush, during which Native American girls and women became victims of sexual violence.

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According to her research, many of the suffragists interacted with native women and saw the political power and respect they received. “They knew these women, they spent time with them ...

Dances, coming-of-age traditions, beliefs around how to handle grief – those ceremonies got lost, Masten said, because it was so ingrained in those women to “not be the dirty little Indian.” ...

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Bill told TODAY Style that Native people aren't often represented in Western media, and when they are, it's usually misrepresentation. "(TV and movies) show stereotypes and the Indian in the ...

customs and impact of Native women on Monday, Nov. 25. The presentation will be at the Moline Public Library. This will be in the Gold/Silver/Bronze room from 6 to 7 p.m. Sigafus McIver focuses ...