The world in which we live has caused us all to think of our children and of those yet unborn. In light of all the violence, war and pressure placed on the children of the 20th century, I was compelled to compose songs which tell the story of our beloved Peacemaker who helped bring peace to the Haudenosaunee, the People of the Longhouse, known also as the Iroquois. The prophecy of the...

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.