Wilma Mankiller
“Women
can help turn the world right side up. We bring a more collaborative approach
to government. And if we do not participate, then decisions will be made
without us.”
| “Women can help turn the world right side up. We bring a more collaborative approach to government. And if we do not participate, then decisions will be made without us.” |
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
| Wilma Mankiller was the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Inspired by indigenous activism to reclaim Alcatraz Island, she began her own community activism work in Oklahoma, where she organized a community self-help project for safe water access and home repair. |
BORN
1945
1945
DESCENT
| Oklahoma / Tribal Affiliation Cherokee |
DISCIPLINE
| Community Development/Activism |