Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (1844 - 1891)

Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (born Thocmentony, meaning "Shell Flower; also seen as "Tocmetone" in Northern Paiute; c. 1844 – October 17, 1891) was a Northern Paiute author, activist (lecturer) and educator (school organizer). Her maiden name is Winnemucca. She was the first Indian woman to write a book highlighting the plight of the Indian people. She was the daughter of Chief Winnemucca, the chief of the Paiutes.