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Illustration shows portrait of Pocahantas as Mrs. John Rolfe, from a portrait painting done in London, England, 1616

In the letter it explains the variety of languages the Native Americans could speak and how many nonnatives knew the language. The U.S army quickly learned they could use this to their advantage

Portrait of Hunkpapa Lakota Leader Sitting Bull

Turquoise Zuni Pueblo beads, collected around 1879 from Zuni reservation in New Mexico, created by being ground into shape and a hole drilled in the middle

Silver ring including turquoise and coral stones using the techniques: Cast, hammered, petit point/needlepoint, soldered, stamped

Newspaper article discussing the meaning of the Ghost Dance and how it reflects a growing Christianization of Native Americans, this interpretation is made by white speculators who compare the movement to trends found in other groups and cultures.

Law guaranteeing freedom of religion for Native Americans, acknowledges this right was previously violated.

A traditional dress. The U-shaped design represents the turtle, which is a symbol of women's health.

Savanna's Act was brought up from the organization called National Indigenous Women's Resources to receive justice for
Native Survivors of Sexual Violence.

5 native women seated at typewriters with a man over watching