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Immerse yourself in Indigenous Voices, an inspiring volume of quotations by Indigenous thought leaders, activists, politicians, and scholars illustrated with stunning artwork by Indigenous artists.This captivating book weaves together the timeless wisdom of Indigenous people from various nations and regions through a mosaic of more than 60 quotes, words, and stories by elders, leaders, activists, scholars, and influential contemporaries spanning all walks of life. Discover the diverse and unique heritage of extraordinary people like:Shina Novalinga – A member of the Inuk living in Montreal, Canada, Shina Novalinga is a content creator, singer, and activist who shares her Inuk culture across social media, of which an important aspect is traditional throat singing with her mother.Natali Segovia – A member of the Quechua, Natali Segovia is the Executive Director of the Water Protector Legal Collective and a human rights attorney. Her advocacy focuses on defending Water Protectors and human rights defenders facing repression for their activism.Corrina Gould – Of the Ohlone, Corrina Gould is the chair and spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan, the Co-Director for the Sogorea Te' Land Trust, and the lead organizer for Indian People Organizing for Change.Elias Not Afraid – A member of the Apsáalooke (Crow), Elias Not Afraid is a mega-award-winning queer beader and fashion designer. He says, “When people think of native beadwork, they think trinkets and good luck charms and dream catchers but it’s far from it. I create wearable art that is durable and can be used daily and last over a lifetime and be used as a family heirloom.”Lily Gladstone – An American actress from the Blackfeet Reservation, Gladstone is of Piegan Blackfeet, Nez Perce, and European heritage. They earned critical acclaim for portraying Mollie Kyle, an Osage woman who survived the Osage Indian murders in Martin Scorsese’s film Killers of the Flower Moon, among other important roles in film and television.Kola Shippentower – A member of the Umatilla, Shippentower is the first Native American player for the Oregon Ravens, a tackle football team for women and non-binary players.Shiloh Maples – Of the Odawa, Maples is a citizen of the Little River Band of Indians based in Michigan. Through her interest in Indigenous food systems and her own Ojibwe and Odawa heritage, she developed the program Sacred Roots for the American Indian Health and Family Services in Detroit, where she taught cooking classes and promoted dishes using traditional, seasonal, and local ingredients in a way that improved participants’ health while connecting them with their culture.Alvera Sargent – Sargent, of the Akwesasne Mohawk, worked with the Akwesasne Freedom School, one of the oldest Indigenous language schools in North America. “My hope for our tribal community at large is that more of our people come back to our traditional space. I am grateful that our time has come as Indigenous people are being recognized for their traditional knowledge systems. The community is recognizing that Indigenous people do have the wisdom of our ancestors to share, which helps all areas of our society.”And more!The Global Voices series celebrates cultural diversity through inspiring quotes from global icons and thought leaders. Each heirloom-worthy volume spotlights a distinct cultural identity, pairing empowering words and stories from its elders, activists, scholars, and visionaries with vibrant illustrations by artists who share the same heritage.This series includes: Black Voices, Jewish Voices, Indigenous Voices, and Latino Voices.