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It's Hard to See the Future with Tears in Your Eyes

Author
Wilma Mankiller
Year

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the American Indian Studies Programs (AISP) at the University of Arizona staged a speakers series entitled "Poetics and Politics." Launching the series was Wilma Mankiller (Cherokee), a nationally renowned Native leader, author, and community development specialist.

The following is a transcript of her talk, which delved into issues of Native leadership, identity and self-sufficiency.

custom and tradition
female leadership
oral tradition
roles and responsibilities
stereotypes
Resource Type
Testimony and Speeches
Topics
Cultural Affairs
Governance
Leadership
Citation

Mankiller, Wilma. "It's Hard to See the Future with Tears in Your Eyes." Red Ink: A Native American Student Publication. Vol. 9, No. 2. American Indian Studies Program, The University of Arizona. Tucson, Arizona. 2001: 132-136. Article.

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