1945 – 2010
Wilma Mankiller
The first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation.
The Story
Wilma grew up in Oklahoma in a big Cherokee family.
When her tribe needed help, she moved home to make things better.
She helped build water pipes so families could have clean drinking water.
The Cherokee people chose her as their chief — the very first woman!
She led with kindness and made her people strong again.
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