Wonder woman of the Week: Running Eagle

Running Eagle, also known as Pi'tamaka in the Blackfeet language, was a remarkable Native American warrior woman of the Piegan Blackfeet tribe. Born in the early 19th century in what is now Montana, she defied the traditional gender roles of her community to become a respected warrior and leader. From a young age, she displayed exceptional bravery and skill, often joining her father and brothers on hunting trips and learning the ways of warfare typically reserved for men. Her strength and courage were recognized early, and following the death of her father, she took on the responsibility of supporting her family, further stepping into roles that were traditionally male-dominated.