Viola Hatch
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Viola Hatch (February 12, 1930 – April 22, 2019) was a Native American activist, founding member of the National Indian Youth Council, and former Tribal Chair of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. She successfully sued the Canton, Oklahoma schools regarding the right of students to obtain an education.
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Viola Hatch | |
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wo'teenii' ehisei | |
Arapaho leader | |
In office 1994–1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-02-12)February 12, 1930 Geary, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | April 22, 2019(2019-04-22) (aged 89) Canton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Spouse | Donald Vernon Hatch (1929–2013) |
Nickname | She was given the Arapaho name Wo'teenii' ehisei (Blackbird Woman) |
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