Wilma Mankiller: Chief of the Cherokee Nation


Wilma Mankiller knew firsthand the hardships facing the Cherokee people in the mid-20th century. After growing up in poverty, she got involved in the Native American rights movement of the 1960s and resolved to fight for change. As the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, her hard work and determination improved health care, education, and living conditions for her tribe. Mankiller’s legacy of compassion and dedication continues to inspire people in the American Indian community and beyond.

ISBN Number
9781638890058
Trim Size
5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
Binding Type
Paperback
Number of Pages
48
Author
Laney, C.L.
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publishing
Copyright Date
2022
Reading Level
3-4