Native People of Wisconsin fills the need for accurate and authentic teaching materials about Wisconsin's Indian Nations

Although the movement was often criticized as backward and disconnected from the harsh realities of Native life

Winona LaDuke

Mary Potts

and linguistic considerations of this unusual text

Powwow's Coming christianity Native People of Wisconsin fillsCut paper collage illustrations and engaging verse give young readers a new look at American Indian culture today. Frustrated as a school teacher unable to find good instructional materials on American Indians, the author bypassed the tired stereotype of Indians on horseback game and placed them in the setting of a powwow. Here, she provides children with a foundation for understanding and celebrating the enduring culture and heritage of American