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The following is a list of women who have been elected or appointed head of state or government of their respective countries since the interwar period (1918–1939). The first list includes female presidents who are heads of state and may also be heads of government, as well as female heads of government who are not concurrently head of state, such as prime ministers.
Native American women have increasingly held elected positions at the state and federal levels, representing a wide range of tribes and political perspectives. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] In 1924, Cora Reynolds Anderson became the first Native American woman to secure a seat in a state legislature. [ 10 ]
Locations of American Indian tribes in Texas, ca. 1500 CE. Native American tribes in Texas are the Native American tribes who are currently based in Texas and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas who historically lived in Texas. Many individual Native Americans, whose tribes are headquartered in other states, reside in Texas.
It recognizes the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, signed in 1948, allowing women to serve as regular members of the military. In 2017, the State of Texas designated June ...
Mahar served in various armies over several centuries. The Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj recruited a number of them into his army in the 17th century due to their loyalty and bravery. [28] They served as guards in hill forts and as soldiers. [29] The Mahar along with the Koli and Marathas defended the fort of Purandar from Dilerkhan's Mughal ...
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper (Florida Seminole, also known as Potackee (1923-2011), chairwoman, Florida Seminole Tribe (1967-1971), last matriarch of Snake Clan. Marie Smith Jones (1918–2008), Eyak activist and honorary chief, last known living speaker of the Eyak language; Juana Maria (Nicoleño, died 1853), last member of her tribe
“It’s empowering for all of us women working to make sure we have progressive advances in this rural part of Texas.” There appears to be more excitement for this election in Lubbock, a city ...
Women Native American leaders (1 C, 109 P) Pages in category "Women indigenous leaders of the Americas" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total.