What I have learned from the Wilma Mankiller video where she spoke at Sonoma State University is that she speaks of Indians not being looked in the appropriate light in the society of today. Native Americans continue to be resilient despite the challenges in the society of today. Mankiller speaks of how so many people in America look at the history of Indians, yet fail to lok how they have improved so much through the years that it is clearly noticeable. People fail to take notice of the improvements that Native Americans have made. Wilma goes on to say how Indian tribes are all different in their own way and they all bring something special to the table.
The future for so many tribes is positive and has to remain that way due to society not waiting for them to change, but itself changing all the time and not waiting for Native Americans. There are so many new obstacles that are coming to the forefront for Native Americans, and they approach them with confidence to the point where they strive for excellence in the future. Mankiller also says that change is good, but to always remember where you all came from and do not forget the challenges and traditions from the past to remind them just where they are going. There have been many tears shed from the tragedies of the past, but they are all worth it to support the generations to come and show them the way of their ancestors and to continue to embrace the customs that have been around for so many years.
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Wilma Mankiller Video
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