AUTHOR TALK WITH GARY STICKEL & CHRISTINA SWINDELL MARTINEZ_Toypurina_
is not only the heroine of the Kizh / Gabrieleño people
[http://gabrielenoindians.org/about-us/], but she is unique in
California history; indeed, in the history of the U.S. This is because
she is the only Native American woman to have led a revolt against
foreign conquering powers. Her story is remarkably like Joan of Arc:
although both women met tragic ends, their remarkable accomplishments
make them timeless and inspiring heroines.
Unfortunately, Toypurina's life story has been misrepresented in
historical writings to date. Now for the first time, the Kizh /
Gabrieleño people present her factual story as well as her astounding
legacy. Published by Kizh Tribal Press.
[http://gabrielenoindians.org/about-us/]
The Kizh / Gabrieleño are the state-recognized Indian Tribe of
greater Los Angeles, Orange County, and the offshore islands including
San Nicolas. San Nicolas island is well known from Scott O'Dell's
award winning children's novel,_ Island of the Blue Dolphins_
[https://glendale.iii.com/iii/encore/search/C__SIsland%20of%20the%20Blue%20Dolphins__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=glendale],
based on a true story of a girl who spent eighteen years alone on the
island.
ABOUT
Dr. Gary STICKEL IS THE TRIBAL ARCHAEOLOGIST FOR THE KIZH TRIBE. He
coauthored _Toypurina_ with Tribal Secretary Dr. Christina Swindell
Martinez.
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