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“Though many non-Native Americans have learned very little about us, over time we have had to learn everything about them. We watch their films, read their literature, worship in their churches, and attend their schools. Every third-grade student in the United States is presented with the concept of Europeans discovering America as a "New World" with fertile soil, abundant gifts of nature, and glorious mountains and rivers. Only the most enlightened teachers will explain that this world certainly wasn't new to the millions of indigenous people who already lived here when Columbus arrived.”

Quote by Wilma Mankiller

Book:Every Day Is a Good Day: Reflections by Contemporary Indigenous Women

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Every Day Is a Good Day: Reflections by Contemporary Indigenous Women

The book offers a diverse range of voices and narratives, providing insight into the lives and struggles of Indigenous women in modern society. more

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Wilma Mankiller

Wilma Mankiller was a distinguished figure in the Cherokee Nation, serving as its Principal Chief from 1985 to 1995. She was the first woman to hold this position in the history of the Cherokee Nation, and her tenure was characterized by her advocacy for Native American rights and her dedication to improving the quality of life for her people. more

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