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“I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them”

Quote by Wilma Mankiller

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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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