Fab Five

October: “Five Native Women”

Our monthly Fab Five round-up seeks to highlight women that have, and continue to make, history. Presenting women’s stories that have been traditionally overlooked, NWHM museum educators will feature five historical pioneers and contemporary newsmakers each month that inspire us to change the world. October 14th marks Indigenous Peoples' Day. This holiday honors the heritage, history and culture of Native Americans. The women featured this month are pioneers and history-makers in each of their fields!

Kimberly Teehee became the first Cherokee Nation delegate in the House of Representatives

Kimberly Teehee

Mary Musgrove become a negotiator between English and Native American communities and played an important role in the development of Colonial Georgia.

Mary Musgrove

Poet, activist, and musician Joy Harjo became the first Native American United States Poet Laureate in history.

Joy Harjo

Maria Tallchief was one of America's most popular ballerinas.

Maria Tallchief

Wilma Mankiller is often remembered as the first Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation but her life was filled with activism from the beginning.

Wilma Mankiller

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