The Cherokee Word for Water

In 1983, Wilma Pearl Mankiller, was elected deputy chief of the Cherokee Nation. In 1987, she was the first modern day woman to be elected the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation garnering the win with 80% of the votes. Mankiller's time in office lasted over 10 years.

When Wilma and Charlie are discussing the needs of the project and the budget is mentioned, Wilma and Charlie walk away from the group. However, while they're talking there is a bone feather necklace around Wilma's neck, but in the next shot when she turns to talk directly to Charlie it suddenly vanishes.