Chester Nez: Navajo Code Talker & Marine
Chester Nez, a Navajo, was recruited by the Marines in 1942. He was one of 29 Navajos who were brought into the military for the express purpose of creating an …
Native American Heritage
When recognizing contributions to our country, the First Americans must be remembered.
Jay Silverheels, Played Tonto in The Lone Ranger
Jay Silverheels (1912-1980) is best-remembered for his role as Tonto in The Lone Ranger, an ABC television program that ran for 221 episodes (1949-1957). Silverheels was a full-blooded Mohawk Indian …
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Annie Dodge Wauneka (1907-1997): Improved Health Standards for the Navajo People
Worked to bridge gap between native healers and medical doctors in an effort to eradicate tuberculosis among the Navajos Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 Second woman elected to …
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Sarah Winnemucca (ca. 1844-1891) Educator and Advocate for Native Americans
Documented her life as a Native American in an autobiographical book published in 1883 Spoke forcefully for her people at a time when women had no political clout at all …
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Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010)
Native American community activist, tribal chief and tribal legislator Wilma Mankiller served her people as a Cherokee Chief from 1985-95, making her the first woman to lead a major tribe. …
