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“This history - of Warrior Women in the American Indian Movement, the Red Power movement, where is this history? And where is it being stored? And who’s sharing it? And who’s telling it?

Through the Warrior Women Project, we can share it so that people learn our history, from us.”

Marcella Gilbert | February 25, 2023

The Warrior Women Project recovers the stories of warrior women who fought for Indigenous self-determination and cultural survival during the Red Power movement (1960s-1980s). We document these histories through oral history, activist archiving and community-accountable research & media production, and make them available and actionable to their home communities and wider audiences through decolonial learning experiences. 

We are committed to shaping a more just world, and believe that the stories of Indigenous women are key for our collective liberation. They must be centered in contemporary movements for transformative social change and justice.

Honoring the Women of Wounded Knee ‘73

Traveling Exhibit

HONORING THE WOMEN OF WOUNDED KNEE 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRAVELING EXHIBIT

Warrior Women’s traveling exhibit offers a different approach to understanding the Wounded Knee ‘73 occupation. Visitors hear first-hand from women who were on the ground and organizing behind the scenes. Life size banners, photographs and oral histories create an intimate, immersive learning experience. The first hand community knowledge becomes part of our living history, and we live the truth that storytelling is honoring.

EXHIBIT DETAILS

The exhibit contains 16 retractable banners and media tablets with stands. It was built using decades of oral history interviews done by Beth Castle and the Warrior Women Project. The exhibit's launch in Porcupine, SD as part of the Wounded Knee 50th Anniversary events marked a significant step in preserving and honoring the legacy of these Warrior Women, ensuring their stories continue to inspire and educate future generations.

Please fill out our exhibit inquiry form if your school or organization is interested in hosting the exhibit.