This album is dedicated to the consistent and ongoing efforts of my dear mother, Maisie Shenandoah, who has devoted her life to the Oneida people. It is only because of the efforts of those like her that we as Iroquois people have survived our hardships. We will continue to remember our traditions because of the dreams, love and inspiration given to us by such noble Elders. - Joanne Shenandoah...

A charismatic and inspiring speaker and writer, LaDuke possesses a stirring passion that comes through in the 40 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.