Marie Mason Potts
Maidu activist and writer (1895–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marie Mason Potts (1895 – 1978) was a Mountain Maidu cultural leader, activist, educator, writer, journalist, and editor.[1][2] She was an influential California Native American activist who travel lectured on tribal sovereignty, heritage, and cultural preservation.[3] Potts had authored two books, "The Northern Maidu" (1971) and "Honey Run Bridge".[4] She was also known as Chankutpan,[5] "One With Sharp Eyes",[6] and née Marie Mason.
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Marie Mason Potts | |
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Chankutpan | |
Born | Marie Mason 1895 Big Meadows (now known as Chester), Plumas County, California, U.S. |
Died | June 24, 1978 Susanville, Lassen County, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American, Maidu Tribe of the Federated Indians of California |
Other names | Marie Potts, Chankutpan, "One With Sharp Eyes" |
Occupation(s) | Maidu cultural leader, activist, educator, author, journalist, editor |
Spouse | Hensley Potts (m. 1915) |
Children | 7 |
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