"In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people."
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Wilma Mankiller (1945–2010) was a trailblazing figure and the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, serving from 1985 to 1995. Born in Oklahoma, she overcame significant challenges, including poverty and gender discrimination, to become an influential leader and advocate for Native American rights. Mankiller championed self-determination for Indigenous peoples and worked to improve health, education, and economic opportunities in her community. Her legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and empowerment, inspiring generations to fight for justice and equality.
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"I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the education of our children controls our future."
Wilma Mankiller
"There are a whole lot of historical factors that have played a part in our being where we are today, and I think that to even to begin to understand our contemporary issues and contemporary problems, you have to understand a little bit about that history."
Wilma Mankiller