Wilma Mankiller, the former first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, will be the 2008 FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series speaker. The lecture takes place on November 6, 2008, at 7 p.m. at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. The event is free and open to the public.
Truly a pioneer among her people, Wilma Mankiller served as the first woman chief of the Cherokee Nation beginning in 1985. The causes she championed included better healthcare, and women’s and children’s rights. Her success as a leader led to her re-election as chief for a second term.
Today she is an advocate for free speech and free press in Washington, D.C. as a trustee for the Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation.
Her work has brought her many honors, such as being inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, the International Women’s Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame.
The popular FLC Presidential Native American Lecture Series brings prominent members of the Native American community to Fort Lewis College. In the past, such speakers as Sherman Alexie and M. Scott Mommaday have visited campus.
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Hey Andy! I spoke with Wilma Mankiller today at the student luncheon and am really excited to see her speak tonight. She seems like a very interesting woman. There were some students who were disappointed that they did not have their book with them so she could sign it, which says a lot!
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