Legacy and Honors
Because of her groundbreaking election as president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and work on women's issues, Fire Hunter has frequently been invited to speak at universities and groups about Lakota women and her experiences, as seen in the following:
- March 2010, Women's History Month, New York University, Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality
- September 2010, Tribal Leaders Summit, Bismarck, North Dakota - speaking on issues of domestic violence and concentrating resources for children
| Preceded by John Yellow Bird Steele |
President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe 2004-2006 (impeached) |
Succeeded by Alex White Plume |
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