Ella Cara Deloria

Celebrate Native American History Month with Ella Cara Deloria, a ground-breaking novelist, anthropologist, and translator who deepened our understanding of Sioux culture. Learn about her linguistic abilities, challenging assumptions about native cultures, and her advocacy for privacy and cultural authenticity. Discover how she made significant contributions to cultural anthropology and accurately represented the history and culture of indigenous communities.

Ella Cara Deloria, a linguist and ethnographer, shares her research on Dakota and Lakota oral history. Topics include her background, education, partnerships with anthropologists, focus on women's role in Sioux cultures, and her legacy in preserving Dakota culture.