Mildred Cleghorn
Native American educator and chairwoman
Born
December 11th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
1997
28 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Chairwoman of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council, played a significant role in advocating for Native American rights and education. Established programs to improve educational outcomes for Native American students. Contributed to cultural preservation efforts within the Apache community. Involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing community welfare and self-governance.
Served as chairwoman of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council
Advocated for educational improvements for Native American students
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