Native Men of Courage
Kids, People and Places, Non-Fiction, USA, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Native American Studies
| Author: | Vincent Schilling | ISBN: | 9781570679391 |
| Publisher: | Book Publishing Co. | Publication: | May 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | 7th Generation | Language: | English |
| Author: | Vincent Schilling |
| ISBN: | 9781570679391 |
| Publisher: | Book Publishing Co. |
| Publication: | May 15, 2008 |
| Imprint: | 7th Generation |
| Language: | English |
This inspiring collection of 10 biographies profiles outstanding leaders in the Native community who overcame personal challenges and accomplished extraordinary things. Featured profiles include the Golden Eagles Hotshots - a heroic group of Native American forest fighters; Patrick Brazeau - the National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples; Chief Red Hawk - a founding member, principal Chief and President of the United Cherokee Nation; Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell - a former U.S. Senator, three-time U.S. Judo Champion, and talented jewelry maker; Chief Tom Porter - organizer of the Mohawk group White Roots of Peace, co-founder of the Akwesasne Freedom School, and chaplain for the New York State Dept. of Correctional Services.
This inspiring collection of 10 biographies profiles outstanding leaders in the Native community who overcame personal challenges and accomplished extraordinary things. Featured profiles include the Golden Eagles Hotshots - a heroic group of Native American forest fighters; Patrick Brazeau - the National Chief of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples; Chief Red Hawk - a founding member, principal Chief and President of the United Cherokee Nation; Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell - a former U.S. Senator, three-time U.S. Judo Champion, and talented jewelry maker; Chief Tom Porter - organizer of the Mohawk group White Roots of Peace, co-founder of the Akwesasne Freedom School, and chaplain for the New York State Dept. of Correctional Services.
