Wilma P. Mankiller, First Female Chief of the Cherokee Tribal Nation, Passes

Alexis Ann, editor & publisher, the Resident, interview, Wilma P. Mankiller, first female Chief of the Cherokee Tribal Nation, when she presented her book, Every Day is a Good Day, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum Research Library on October 23, 2004.

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 With a sad heart, I learned [...]

April 14th, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Featured Articles | Comments are closed

Mohegan’s First Tribal Chairwoman Appointed Chief

story & photos by Alexis Ann

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With her hand to her heart, Lynn Malerba graciously and humbly accepts the appointment of Chief by the [...]

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A Chief of the People

Those of us lucky enough to know Life Time Chief Ralph Sturges, leader of the Mohegan Tribe, felt the love and understanding that filled his heart and witnessed the practice of his three major attributes: Perseverance, Integrity, and Honor. These were not just words or symbols for the Chief. It was his way of life. [...]

October 17th, 2007 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: From the Publisher | Comments are closed