Native American Issues
Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, spoke to an audience at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Ms. Ma… read more
Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, spoke to an audience at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Ms. Mankiller talked about the changing role of Native American women. Among the topics she addressed were attitudes toward women in power, native languages and ceremonies, and Native American history. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. close
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