Wayne Ducheneaux

Wayne Leo Ducheneaux (September 25, 1936 - December 17, 2012) was a rancher, United States Marine, and leader of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, being elected to the tribal council in 1966 and as its chairman for eight years beginning in 1974. He served as president of the National Congress of American Indians from 1990 to 1991.[1] He managed the Cheyenne River Motel and served on the board of directors of the Four Bands Community Fund.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Tribal and NCAI Leader Wayne L. Ducheneaux Walks On". 2012-12-18.
  2. ↑ "Indigenous Government Database".
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