"The Whole Country was... 'One Robe': The Little Shell Tribe's America"

A Powerful Story of Resilience, Identity, and SurvivalDiscover the remarkable history of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians in this deeply researched and beautifully written account of one of North America's least-known Indigenous sovereign nations. "The Whole Country was... 'One Robe'": The Little Shell Tribe's America traces the Métis and Little Shell people's enduring fight for land, recognition, and cultural survival across generations.Featuring rich historical insight, powerful storytelling, and a foreword by Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray, this clothbound edition brings renewed attention to a story that helped shape the American West.The Little Shell Tribe's century-long fight for federal recognition and treaty rightsThe powerful role of Métis culture in shaping the Northern Plains and American WestDeep exploration of Indigenous resilience, identity, family, and homelandExtensive research by historian and folklorist Nicholas C. P. VroomanA beautiful clothbound edition ideal for readers of Native American, Métis, and Western history"One of the most poignant, tragic, beautiful stories in human history."—Krys Holmes, Executive Director, Montana Arts Council and author of Montana: Stories of the LandPerfect for readers interested in Indigenous history, Native American studies, Métis culture, Montana history, and the complex stories of the Northern Plains. Read more