Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Social Justice
About This Innovation
In 1985 Mankiller became Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, serving until 1995. During her administration, the Cherokee government built new health clinics, created a mobile eye-care clinic, established ambulance services, and created early education, adult education and job training programs. She developed revenue streams, including factories, retail stores, restaurants and bingo operations, while establishing self-governance, allowing the tribe to manage its own finances.
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Social Justice
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