Honoring Shawnee Chief Nonhelema Hokolesqua as part of Women's History Month.
This resolution honors Shawnee Chief Nonhelema Hokolesqua, a powerful Shawnee woman born in 1718, who served as both a war and peace chief. She played a significant role in her community, from negotiating with settlers to fighting in the Battle of Busy Run. Despite her efforts, the Continental Congress did not grant her a land request but instead provided her with clothing and provisions. The resolution highlights her contributions and the broader role of Shawnee women in leadership and diplomacy.
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