Patty Murray, D-Wash., and eventually open his own political consulting firm. Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, is among Sixkiller’s heroes.

In 1992, Wilma Mankiller gave the commencement address at Flagstaff’s Northern Arizona University. Several years earlier, Mankiller had become the first female principal chief of the Cherokee ...

In 1992, Wilma Mankiller gave the commencement address at Flagstaff’s Northern Arizona University. Several years earlier, Mankiller had become the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, ...

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Author, Wilma Cotten Explora Books Showcases a Powerful Story of Mental Health Struggles, Awareness, and Unconditional Love Mental health is a crucial topic in today’s world, yet it remains an area of ...

Wilma Cotten's book, “Is the Swing High or Low?,” delves into the moving story of her daughter’s battle with bipolar disorder and subsequent substance abuse as a form of self-medication. Through this ...

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Wilma Cotten's book, “Is the Swing High or Low?,” delves into the moving story of her daughter’s battle with bipolar disorder and subsequent substance abuse as a form of self-medication.