Zitkala Sa – 1898
Zitkala Sa was the nickname of Gertrude Simmons, who many people called Red Bird. She was an American activist who, during her adult life, fought for the rights and livelihood of the people of her community. Zitkala Sa founded the American Indians National Council in 1926 after moving to Washington, D.C., with her husband. She served as a liaison officer between the foundation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the time of her death in 1938, she was still fighting and lobbying for the rights and causes of Indians in the country.
Zitkala Sa
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