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Minnie Two Shoes
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Two Shoes in 1971 at age 21
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| Born | March 24, 1950 |
| Died | April 9, 2010 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Mentor and activist within Native American community |
| Spouse(s) | John Carmichael |
| Children | 5 |
Minnie Two Shoes (March 24, 1950 – April 9, 2010) was an important journalist and activist. She spent most of her life working to help Native American people and their communities. From 1970 to 1976, she was a publicist for the American Indian Movement, a group that supports Native American rights.
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About Minnie Two Shoes
Her Early Life
Minnie Two Shoes was born on March 24, 1950. Her birthplace was the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana. She was a member of the Assiniboine Sioux tribe. She grew up with five sisters and one brother.
Education and Learning
Minnie Two Shoes believed in the power of education. In 1983, she earned a bachelor's degree. She studied Community Development at the Native American Education Service College in Fort Peck. Later, she also studied journalism at the University of Missouri from 1987 to 1990. While there, she helped start the Native American Student Association.
A Voice for Native Americans
Minnie Two Shoes used her skills to help Native American voices be heard. In 1984, she helped create the Native American Press Association. This group later became the Native American Journalists Association in 1990. She also helped start the Wolf Point Traditional Women's Society.
As a journalist, she edited two magazines: Native Peoples and Aboriginal Voices. She also wrote for News From Indian Country. She worked with the Wotanin Wowapi at Fort Peck. There, she wrote articles and columns for a publication called Red Road Home. She wrote about important topics like water rights, air quality, and the environment. She also covered oil, gas, and how communities could grow economically.
Teaching and Mentoring
Minnie Two Shoes shared her knowledge with others. From 1992 to 1993, she taught communications at Fort Peck College. She also taught college journalism. She even owned her own production company. She was known for guiding and helping many people in her community.
Her Legacy and Family
Minnie Two Shoes was featured in a 2002 film called The Spirit of Annie Mae. This film highlighted leaders of the American Indian Movement. She was important in finding information about a difficult event that happened in 1975.
Ronnie Washines, who was president of the Native American Journalists Association, spoke about her in 2010. He said she was a true supporter of free press and free speech.
Minnie Two Shoes was married to John Carmichael. They had five children together: two daughters named Pahinskwe Two Shoes and Tateyumniwi Carmichael, and three sons named Honwe Nupa Two Shoes, Peta Tinda Two Shoes, and Makbiya Wambli Carmichael.
Minnie Two Shoes passed away on April 9, 2010, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She died from cancer. Her husband had passed away before her.
