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[2021]
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"Twelve biographies of Indigenous women who, as modern-day warriors, have infused their communities with strength and leadership. The women overcame unimaginable hardships--racial and gender discrimination, abuse, and extreme poverty--only to rise to great heights in the fields of politics, science, education, and community activism"--Provided by publisher.
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c2007
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The surah opens with the Bismillah and five Arabic letters: Kaf Ha Ya 'Ayn Sad. The remaining 97 ayat can be divided into three primary sections. The first section, verses 2-40, consists of the narrative of the prophet Zachariah and the birth of his son John, the story of Mary and the birth of her son Jesus, and a commentary on Jesus's true identity which rejects the Christian claim that he is God's son. The second section, verses 41-65, tells of...
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c2012
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Learn about the life events and aspirations that shaped the voices of ten influential Native writers, whose novels, short stories and plays encompass the soul of Native life. Learn how these writers draw from personal experience to create situations and characters that are entertaining and poignant. Featured writers include:
Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coeur d'Alene) Marilyn Dumont (Cree/Métis)
Joseph Boyden (Cree/Métis) Louise Erdrich (Ojibwa)
Joseph...
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c2008
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The amazing stores of ten influential contemporary native heroes spark both pride and awe. This revised edition includes two new profiles: Oren Lyons, Faithkeeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onodaga and Seneca Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, and Tony Belcourt, who has played a key role in establishing a national voice for Canada's Indigenous people. This inspiring collection chronicles outstanding leaders in all walks of the Native community. Their...
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