Chairwoman Tousey Reflects on Legacy of Ada Deer

Our thoughts are with our Menominee relatives with the news that Ada Deer has walked on. Brothertown Indian Nation Chair Phyllis Tousey shared the following statement:

“The Brothertown Indian Nation pays tribute to Ada Deer, a true Menominee Warrior, who was not afraid to take on the impossible and who inspired all of us to do the very best we can for our Indian people no matter how difficult and to never quit even when the path ahead appears impossible.”

For additional information on Ada Deer’s impressive legacy below are a few articles to learn more…

• Native News Online: https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/former-assistant-of-the-interior-indian-affairs-ada-deer-walks-on-at-88
• New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/18/us/ada-deer-dead-at-88.html
• Wisconsin Public Radio: https://www.wpr.org/native-rights-menominee-chair-ada-deer-dies-88