Remembering the amazing #WilmaMankiller whom we lost 16 years ago today. Mankiller was the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and under her leadership, the Cherokee saw improvements in healthcare, education, and more.
RIP Today, April 6, 2010 – #WilmaMankiller, American tribal leader ( #Cherokee ) (b. 1945) walked on.
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On the last day of #WomensHistoryMonth, we wanted to spotlight the incredible #WilmaMankiller. Mankiller was the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and she worked hard to improve education, healthcare, quality of life and more for the Cherokee.
If you didn’t get a chance to attend, you can still stream Mankiller. The documentary focuses on the life and legacy of #WilmaMankiller, the Cherokee Nation’s first woman Principal Chief. buff.ly/Bsemy5a
If you are unable to attend, but are still interested in Red-Horse Mohl’s work then check out our documentary #Mankiller. Mankiller tells the story of #WilmaMankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. buff.ly/Bsemy5a
A photo of an orange cat in a pink shirt, black wig, and wearing a necklace featuring the Cherokee 7-pointed star to emulate Wilma Mankiller. The cat sits next to two books about Mankiller.
A graphic with the name Wilma Mankiller at the top followed by the text: Native American activist and social worker Wilma Mankiller was the first woman elected to serve as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. During her tenure, the Cherokee government expanded healthcare facilities and access and created early education and job training programs. Wilma was selected as one of the first five women whose likeness was represented on the U.S. Quarter.
March is Women's History Month! Learn more about these five women and their accomplishments at your local library! 3/5
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Thanks to Julie Reed for spotlighting #WilmaMankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, for #WomensHistoryMonth. Mankiller's compassion and dedication to championing the Cherokee Nation can still be felt to this day.
It's been 35 years since #WilmaMankiller was sworn into office as the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She focused on improving healthcare, living conditions, and education. Her brilliant leadership continues to pay dividends for the Cherokee Nation to this day.
Wilma Mankiller stepped down in 1995, leaving behind a stronger and more confident Cherokee Nation. Her legacy continues to influence Native leadership across North America.
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35 years ago Cherokee Nation Principal Chief #WilmaMankiller helped launch CN gaming. Since then, it has grown substantially and its economic impact surpassed $3 billion. Mankiller's continued impact on the Cherokee Nation is truly amazing.
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Wilma Mankiller was the first female principal chief of the mighty Cherokee nation. #wilmamankiller #captainjuneteenth #nativeamericanheritage2025 #nativeamericanhistory #americanindianhistory #cherokeenation #blacksky #bipc #bipochistory #1969alcatraz
That tradition carried through to modern day with figures like #WilmaMankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Education and quality of life increased dramatically under her leadership. Learn more about her in our documentary, #Mankiller buff.ly/x0ESPje
Remembering the brilliant #WilmaMankiller on her birthday today. In 1985 Mankiller was the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She was an advocate for improving healthcare & education and the Cherokee Nation thrived under her leadership.
Birthday Remembrances. Today, Nov 18, 1945 – #WilmaMankiller, American tribal chief (d. 2010) was born.
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Louis-Jacques Daguerre (1787), William Schwenck Gilbert (1836), Nicholas Nikolaevich Romanov (1856), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860), George Gallup (1901), Imogene Coca (1908), Johnny Mercer (1909), Luis Somoza Debayle (1922), Margaret Atwood (1939) & #WilmaMankiller (1945) were born #OnThisDay. ..
#WilmaMankiller was a civil rights activist and leader who became the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief in 1985. Throughout her tenure, the Cherokee Nation saw huge improvements in education, healthcare, and quality of life. (4/5)
“Women can help turn the world right side up. We bring a more collaborative approach to government. And if we do not participate, then decisions will be made without us.” ― Wilma Mankiller
A green graphic from Women Making Change, LLC features a quote from Chief Wilma Mankiller: “You don’t have to wait for permission to lead. Start where you are. Start by helping one family, one school, one community.” Below is an action step in purple: “Who can you help? Where can you start?” The Women Making Change website URL appears at the bottom.
Chief Wilma Mankiller reminds us that leadership begins with one action, one person, and one community. You do not need permission to lead. You need purpose. Start where you are and take the first step today.
#WomenMakingChange #WilmaMankiller #LeadWhereYouAre #CommunityLeadership #TakeAction
#HappyAnniversary to our documentary #Mankiller! Mankiller tells the inspiring story of #WilmaMankiller, the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Education, quality of life, and economy of the tribe increased substantially under her leadership.
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Our movie rec for this weekend is our documentary #MANKILLER. Mankiller tells the life story of #WilmaMankiller, an activist and first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She advocated for better education, housing, and healthcare.
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Quote graphic on a bright green background with the Women Making Change, LLC logo at the top. The quote reads: "Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities." — Chief Wilma Mankiller Below the quote, the Action Step reads: "Where can you step into greater leadership?" The website www.wmnmakingchange.com appears at the bottom.
Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about restoring balance and building stronger communities.
Chief Wilma Mankiller’s wisdom reminds us that women lead with wholeness.
Where can you rise and help others do the same?
#WomenMakingChange #WilmaMankiller #LeadWithPurpose #WomenLead #CommunityStrength
To learn more about #WilmaMankiller (the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation) and her commitment to improving her community, check out our documentary #MANKILLER www.mankillerdoc.com
It's great to see that people from around the world are recognizing #WilmaMankiller & the important work she did as the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief! Read this article from Nigeria on 15 Famous Native American Women Who Changed History.
We lost the great #WilmaMankiller 15 years ago today. Mankiller was the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief. She led for 10 years, constantly working and advocating to improve education, healthcare, and housing for the Cherokee Nation.
RIP Today, April 6, 2010 – #WilmaMankiller, American tribal leader (#Cherokee) (b. 1945) walked on.
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#QuoteOfTheDay:
The most fulfilled people are those who get up every morning and stand for something larger than themselves. They are the people who care about others, who will extend a helping hand or speak out about an injustice when they see it.
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#Service #Fulfillment #Compassion
#WomensHistoryMonth
Celebrating six remarkable #IndigenousWomen who have MADE history & who are MAKING history!
#ShariceDavids
#DebHaaland
#SuzanShownHarjo
#WilmaMankiller
#JanetMcCloud
#MadonnaThunderHawk
#NativeAmericanWomen
#FirstNationWomen
#WilmaMankiller once said that "We all have to take part" if we want to save ourselves and Amanda Thompson is doing just that. Read about how this member of the Cherokee Nation is working to solve the housing crisis with empathy and love, one home at a time.
"She was a civil rights icon, a social worker and an outspoken leader on Native issues" Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Chastain talks about how #WilmaMankiller shaped his worldview to become the leader he is today. #NativeAmericanHertiageMonth
