Birthdate: February 22, 1876
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Yankton Reservation, South Dakota, United States
Died: January 26, 1938
Zitkala-Ša was a notable Yankton Dakota writer, editor, translator, musician, educator, and political activist. She documented her challenges with cultural identity, navigating her education in the mainstream culture alongside her Dakota heritage. A co-founder of the National Council of American Indians, she fought for the rights of Native people, focusing on issues such as citizenship and civil rights. Zitkala-Ša played a significant role in introducing traditional Native American stories to a broader English-speaking audience and contributed to the creation of the first American Indian opera, The Sun Dance Opera.
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