Q: Have women ever run a Native American nation? Virginia Plumley | Huntington, West Virginia Native women, especially respected elders, have always been involved in important decisions.

As for the Native American performers ... Their presentation in an "authentic" Wild West show encouraged audiences to imagine these women were real cowgirls, "a credit to the 'glorious country ...

The Wild West is often remembered for pioneers and outlaws, but many Indigenous warriors played key roles—especially fearless women who fought for their people’s land and rights. While figures ...

We had a grand celebration of our legacy with a dinner. We recognized nine women, from the span of the 100 years," Jenny ...