Wilma Mankiller Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wilma Mankiller.

Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010) was an influential Native American activist and the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Born in Oklahoma, she overcame numerous challenges and discrimination to become a prominent advocate for gender equality, social justice, and Indigenous rights. Mankiller worked tirelessly to improve healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for her people, promoting self-sufficiency and cultural preservation. Her leadership and dedication brought substantial improvements to the Cherokee Nation during her tenure, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and progress. Mankiller's impact reverberates beyond her community, inspiring generations and furthering the recognition of Native American contributions to society.

We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And

We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And get the job done.

Wilma Mankiller

Trust

The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.

The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.

Wilma Mankiller

Success

In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seve

In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.

Wilma Mankiller

Future

I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of

I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the education of our children controls our future.

Wilma Mankiller

Education