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Jul 9, 2024 · Sisters Gina and Felicia Olaya, daughters of former Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller, express affection for each other as they talk about the events of Gina's kidney transplant from the donation...
Apr 19, 2010 · Olaya said Mankiller taught her and her sister Felicia to choose their battles carefully and never relent even if the battle wasn’t a popular. She also taught them to respect all living things. “She raised us to respect every living thing on this earth,” Olaya said.
Dec 6, 2023 · And today, we have Cherokee children playing with the Wilma Mankiller Barbie,” said Felicia Olaya, Mankiller’s daughter. Mankiller focused on improving social conditions and restoring pride in...
Jun 7, 2022 · Mankiller’s widower, two daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and lone surviving sibling all attended the event. Daughter Felicia Olaya shared an excerpt from her mother’s final speech as principal chief, “I did what I could.”
Dec 5, 2023 · In a statement released by the Cherokee Nation following the event, Wilma's oldest daughter Felicia Olaya said, “I think that she would be very honored, and I think that her main purpose is that...
Nov 23, 2022 · She drew upon her culture, history and tribal identity as a leader, and she raised her daughters Gina and Felicia Olaya to do the same. Though neither held office, both have worked for and ...
May 26, 2018 · Felicia Olaya is the eldest daughter of the late Wilma Mankiller. Today, Felicia is the executive assistant for the Muskogee, OK, branch of DHS.
Apr 11, 2010 · TAHLEQUAH, OK -- Former Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller wrote a message four days before her death that was delivered at her memorial service Saturday by her daughter, Felicia Olaya.
The film explores and honors the life and legacy of Wilma Mankiller, the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation and an activist for Native American and women’s rights.
Apr 11, 2010 · TAHLEQUAH, OK -- Former Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller wrote a message four days before her death that was delivered at her memorial service Saturday by her daughter, Felicia Olaya.
