Wilma Mankiller became the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation. A challenge for anyone to take and complete in the world of politics even if the politics are slightly different than say State politics. She sought to improve the Cherokee nation’s health care plans and the education system which is an issue not just for the Cherokee Nation but also the Northern Cheyenne Nation which is the voice that I have followed since the beginning of the course. She was an activist for Native American and women's rights around the country. In the video she is portrayed as a strong woman who wants to educate the public mainly the non native community on the culture and heritage of Native Americans. She goes on to explain how so many people are unaware of the contributions to this society that Native America has provided. She also speaks about the passing of that heritage to everyone not just Native Indians. Wilma Mankiller provided education too many people’s throughout the country on Native history and women’s rights in society. Her methods and tactics helped bridge an all too large gap between Non Natives and Native American cultures something that still needs more progress with today.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
M05 A2 - Academic Journal Blog
Who is Wilma Mankiller? To many people she is unknown or just a name. I
asked over 15 people if they knew who she was and got the answer of "I do
not know" or just a blank look. When I asked a friend who happens to be a
Native American Indian who Wilma Mankiller was she gave me a quick biography
lesson. She also pointed out that when she asked family the same question she too
got the same blank look which was upsetting to her because they are all Native
born. I share this knowledge to make a point that people from all walks of life
know very little of the impact that Native Americans have contributed to society.
Wilma Mankiller became the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation. A challenge for anyone to take and complete in the world of politics even if the politics are slightly different than say State politics. She sought to improve the Cherokee nation’s health care plans and the education system which is an issue not just for the Cherokee Nation but also the Northern Cheyenne Nation which is the voice that I have followed since the beginning of the course. She was an activist for Native American and women's rights around the country. In the video she is portrayed as a strong woman who wants to educate the public mainly the non native community on the culture and heritage of Native Americans. She goes on to explain how so many people are unaware of the contributions to this society that Native America has provided. She also speaks about the passing of that heritage to everyone not just Native Indians. Wilma Mankiller provided education too many people’s throughout the country on Native history and women’s rights in society. Her methods and tactics helped bridge an all too large gap between Non Natives and Native American cultures something that still needs more progress with today.
Wilma Mankiller became the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation. A challenge for anyone to take and complete in the world of politics even if the politics are slightly different than say State politics. She sought to improve the Cherokee nation’s health care plans and the education system which is an issue not just for the Cherokee Nation but also the Northern Cheyenne Nation which is the voice that I have followed since the beginning of the course. She was an activist for Native American and women's rights around the country. In the video she is portrayed as a strong woman who wants to educate the public mainly the non native community on the culture and heritage of Native Americans. She goes on to explain how so many people are unaware of the contributions to this society that Native America has provided. She also speaks about the passing of that heritage to everyone not just Native Indians. Wilma Mankiller provided education too many people’s throughout the country on Native history and women’s rights in society. Her methods and tactics helped bridge an all too large gap between Non Natives and Native American cultures something that still needs more progress with today.
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