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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I really respect Mrs. Mankiller, and it is a shame that more people are not aware of who she was and what she represented. I find it odd that most Americans know who Dr. King is, or Malcomb X, but if you asked them about Wilma, or Dr. Hollow....nothing but crickets.
ReplyDeleteIf natives are going to really make waves in equality, their leaders and heros need to be placed in scholastic education early in life, and carried through to college. Otherwise ignorance will continue to rule.
I agree the mentors and leaders for Native American Indians need to be taught during the early years of school and throughout.
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that she wanted to educate non Natives about the history and culture of Native Americans. I do agree that many are unaware of the contributions many Natives make. I wonder if that's because perhaps maybe "Americans" don't generally see them as American? It's just a thought.
ReplyDeleteHi FG22,
ReplyDeleteThat was a very good blog. I believe that you made a great point when you said that Wilma Mankiller's "methods and tactics helped bridge an all too large gap between Non-Native and Native American cultures..." She was a great advocate and speaker and was willing to explain things from scratch without speaking down to her audience. Native people need more exposure from people like her, because so many problems stem from basic misunderstandings.