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Caddo women take over tribal affairs
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MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2002 LaRue Martin Parker was elected chairwoman of the Caddo Tribe of Oklahoma in 1999, starting a trend of an all-woman government. Parker, who like other Caddo woman uses her maiden name, is just one of five "grandmothers" in charge. There are no men on the tribal council. The women say their perspective has improved elder care, education and other social services. Get the Story:
Caddo grandmothers nurturing tribe (The Daily Oklahoman 8/5)
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