For many Cheyenne girls, the early 1900s meant a shift from learning the seasonal rhythms of the Great Plains to the structured environment of reservation schools or distant boarding institutions. These young women were often the first in their families to learn English and Western academics, yet many fought to hold onto the Cheyenne language and values passed down by their elders. Life on the Reservation
Since the phrase "" can refer to several different things—from historical photography to stories of life on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation—I've drafted a blog post that focuses on the cultural and historical legacy of young Cheyenne women. cheyenne schoolgirl
Many of these "schoolgirls" grew up to be the matriarchs who ensured Cheyenne culture survived into the 21st century. For many Cheyenne girls, the early 1900s meant
