Ada Blackjack was an Inupiat born woman, originally named Ada Delutuk, but was actually raised by Methodist missionaries in Nome, Alaska. 
 At 16, she married an abusive man named Jack Blackjack and had three children with him. Only one of those children survived past infancy. Her son Bennet, who had tuberculosis.  After Jack left Ada and her son destitute, she had to find a way to care for their son, alone.
 An opportunity arose for a Native seamstress that spoke English. It paid well and would cover the medical costs she needed to have Bennet treated. It would require her absence for 1-2 years. Leaving Bennet in an orphanage temporarily she joined the voyage.
 Ada at 23 was the only woman in a team of 4 male explorers. She was hired to cook, clean and sew for them. The mission was to claim Wrangel Island. Only, when they got there, things didn't go to plan and Ada started a 2 year fight for her survival. She, in fact, became the only survivor.
Listen to this weeks episode, to hear about the incredible journey and life of Ada Blackjack.

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