Wilma Pearl Mankiller (Cherokee: ᎠᏥᎳᏍᎩ ᎠᏍᎦᏯᏗᎯ, romanized: Atsilasgi Asgayadihi; November 18, 1945 – April 6, 2010) was a Native American activist, social worker, community …

Wilma Mankiller is honored and recognized as the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She is also the first woman elected as chief of a major Native tribe. She spent her …

Wilma Mankiller, Native American leader and activist, the first woman chief of a major tribe. She was elected chief of the Cherokee in 1987 and held the post until 1995. She notably focused …

May 18, 2021 · Wilma Mankiller was the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, from 1985 to 1995. Read about her work, husbands, kids, death, and more.

Jun 6, 2022 · Activist, leader, and writer Wilma Mankiller was the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She revolutionized the Cherokee healthcare system and created long …

In July 1987 Wilma Pearl Mankiller became the first woman elected as chief of the Cherokee, the second-largest Indian nation in the United States. Born on November 18, 1945, in Tahlequah, …

Jan 17, 2025 · Cherokee National Capitol . Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.5, Caleb Long. In 1987, Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010) became the first woman to …

Wilma Mankiller was the first woman elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation. She works to improve the lives of Native Americans by helping them receive better education and health …

The first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller was a national icon. Her visionary, principled leadership set a standard for generations of women to …

Jul 13, 2024 · Chief Wilma Mankiller received national recognition for her leadership. Ms. magazine named her Woman of the Year in 1987. In 1993, she was inducted into the National …