Cheryl Seidner, the chairwoman of the Wiyot Tribe of California, has been named the 1st Assembly District�s 2005 Woman of the Year.
Seidner is being recognized for her achievements affecting the Native and non-Native communities. She was instrumental in the return of a sacred site on Indian Island, considered the center of the Wiyot universe.
The tribe is holding a ceremony on March 18 to honor Seidner.
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Seidner chosen As Assembly
woman of the year
(The Eureka Reporter 3/8)
Relevant Links:
Wiyot Tribe - http://www.wiyot.com
Related Stories:
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Tribe (06/28)
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(5/20)
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northern Calif. tribe (03/01)
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