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The Wilma Mankiller doll is part of the Barbie "Inspiring Women" series and is now available for purchase. Mankiller, who served as the principal chief from 1985 to 1995, revitalized the Cherokee ...
OKLAHOMA CITY — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural ...
Mankiller’s life resembled many Native people’s lives in the 20th century before she assumed the role of principal chief of ...
Wilma Mankiller died in 2010, leaving a legacy of empowering all Indigenous people as she championed issues including tribal sovereignty, women’s rights and equality. Current Cherokee Nation ...
OKLAHOMA CITY — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless Native American children as a powerful but humble leader who expanded early education and rural ...