Sacajawea? Sacagawea? Sakakawea?
There have been many pronunciations and spellings used for Sacajawea's name throughout history. Read on to learn about the approach used in Crossing Mnisose.
Timeline of Historical Events: "Crossing Mnisose"
Explore the historical timeline involved in Crossing Mnisose.
An Interview with Mary Kathryn Nagle
The playwright discusses deconstructing the mythology of Lewis and Clark, learning the truth about Sacajawea, and how her experiences at the Standing Rock protests and as a lawyer fighting for Indigenous rights informed the writing of Crossing Mnisose.
Why I Wrote This Play
In her own words: Mary Kathryn Nagle on her journey to restore the forgotten narrative of Sacajawea, connect her story to those of modern Native women survivors, and place the mythology of Manifest Destiny in the context of recent history.
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