The Winona LaDuke Reader: A Collection of Essential Writings by Winona Laduke

by Winona LaDuke

For more than twenty years, Winona LaDuke has impressed people around the world with her oratory and debate skills and as an advocate for Native American rights, champion of women’s and children’s issues, protector of the environment, and as a leading voice of the Green Party. A charismatic and inspiring speaker and writer, LaDuke possesses a stirring passion that comes through in the 30 speeches, articles, and fiction excerpts compiled in The Winona LaDuke Reader. This is the first collection of the many political speeches and "think-pieces" that she has written for magazines such as Sierra, Smithsonian’s American Indian, and more.

Genres: Indigenous, Native American, Nonfiction, Environment, Feminism, Politics, Activism

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Writing, farming, and working in her community for more than 40 years, Winona LaDuke is one of the world’s most tireless and charismatic leaders on issues related to climate change, Indigenous and human rights, green economies, grassroots organizing, and the restoration of local food systems. A two-time Green Party vice-presidential candidate, Winona has received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition on the Forbes' first “50 Over 50—Women of Impact” list in 2021.

Winona is the author of many acclaimed articles and books, including "Recovering the Sacred: The Power of Naming and Claiming" and "To Be a Water Protector: Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers." A Harvard-educated economist, hemp farmer, grandmother, and member of the Mississippi Band Anishinaabeg, she lives and works on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota.

Reviews

[Betty Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love 35-45 Mike south of White Earth Reservation i have won

And lost at their Casino My husband and I had friends fathers but they have all passed U met Simon's a few years ago at a lecture she gave she is a Great women

[Brittney]

I liked this book. It helped me understand some of the ways that European immigrant culture differs from Native American culture, and why the two can clash so often.

I didn't read the section on politics because I am so burnt-out after the last election.

[Madeleine · Rating 3 out of 5]

To think Winona LaDuke could have been our Vice President from 2000. Instead, we got Dick Cheney.

She writes and speaks about so many different things...Environmental justice, struggles for indigenous rights, communities--here in what's now known as the US, I might point out--creatively and nonviolently resisting colonialism (apparently this is my thing right now), women's issues, food politics, the Makah whaling controversy, mining, the West, the presidency...I probably could have put this on every "shelf" I have, so I kept it to a minimum.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection of essay written by Winona LaDuke. Each essay plants more of the seeds
that define the collective thoughts of Native American worldview, insight of how they see dominate culture and the struggles to change structured power. Well worth reading.

[Michael Blackmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introductory selection of her writings - some of the events may feel dated in specifics of particular political/environmental battles, but the need for standing up for people, indigenous rights and the environment is a constant need.

[Missy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional and stunning!

[Raphael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book about published papers, a must read...