Super Short Summary

Published in 1990, Lakota Woman is a memoir by Mary Crow Dog, member of the Brule Tribe of the Western Sioux and activist in the American Indian Movement. The book recounts her developing awareness of the subjugation faced by her people and women in her tribe. She explores the impact of government oppression on reservations and how the American Indian Movement helps her reconnect with her religion and traditions, ultimately becoming a traditional Sioux woman. The book covers sensitive topics such as racial discrimination, sexual assault, and systemic oppression.