Daughters of Aataentsic: Life Stories from Seven Generations
Life Stories: Daughters of Aataentsic is a history of seven Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women across seven generations. It connects their lives and legacies with family, community, activism, and cultural preservation from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century.
At a glance
- Follows seven Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women across generations and colonial borders in North America.
- Discusses how family, community, motherwork, activism, and legacy shaped these histories.
- Draws on institutional archives, published works, oral histories, and private collections.
- Described as a collaborative work guided by an advisory council of eight Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women.
Reference price: $39.95
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Its seven individual life stories provide a defined, multigenerational focus on Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women's history.
- The account brings archival and published sources together with oral histories and private collections.
Cons
- Its subject is specifically Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women's history, so it may not suit readers seeking a broad survey of Indigenous North American history.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | McGill-Queen's University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | March 10, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0228005299 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0228005292 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat history, Indigenous women's history, or community-guided historical research.
- Readers interested in how family, activism, and cultural continuity intersect across generations.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a general overview of Indigenous peoples across North America.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Daughters of Aataentsic about?
It presents the lives of seven Weⁿdat/Waⁿdat women and considers their roles in family, community, activism, cultural preservation, and legacy.
What time period does the book cover?
The description places its stories between the seventeenth and twenty-first centuries.
What kinds of sources does it draw on?
The description names institutional archives, published works, oral histories, and private collections.
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