The Life of Wilma Mankiller
Presenter(s)
Brandon Stanley
CU Denver Undergrad Research Program
EUReCA! Work-Study
Abstract or Description
For my RACAS presentation, I will be detailing the life of Wilma Mankiller and why she is a significant figure in the history of the Cherokee Nation. I will begin my presentation with a short introduction to Mankiller, followed by the beginning of her life and events that would shape her adult life. I will then cover her move to the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, her work in the Cherokee government, and her eventual ascendancy to becoming the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. After this, I will discuss her achievements during her time as chief, including the Bell Water Project and the construction of more healthcare centers in the Cherokee Nation. After this, I will discuss her post-political life, activism, and death. Finally, I will discuss the significance of Wilma Mankiller through her achievements and activism. This presentation will consist of a recorded PowerPoint.