Alice Brown Davis
American Tribal Chief and Activist
Born
Died
1935
91 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Born in 1852, held the position of chief of the Chickasaw Nation. Advocated for Native American rights and focused on education and health issues within her community. Worked on land allotments and helped develop policies that affected tribal governance. Contributed to the preservation of Chickasaw culture and traditions, leading initiatives to promote the recognition of tribal sovereignty.
Served as the first female chief of the Chickasaw Nation
Advocated for education and health programs for Native Americans
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