Sitting Bull was a Lakota leader known for great courage and wisdom. When his people's land and way of life were threatened, he stood strong and refused to give up what mattered most. He said, 'Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.'
Long after, in 1985, Wilma Mankiller became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She built health clinics, brought clean water to villages, and showed that leadership means helping your community every single day.
Standing up for others isn't just for famous chiefs. When you defend a friend, speak up about unfairness, or help someone in need — you are leading too.
1. What was Sitting Bull known for?
2. What did Sitting Bull say about our children?
3. What did Wilma Mankiller do for her community?
4. How can YOU stand up for others?
Write what each word means in your own words.
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
1. Tell about a time you stood up for someone or something you cared about. What happened?
2. If you were a leader in your community, what problem would you fix first? Why?
Draw yourself being a leader — standing up for a friend, helping your community, or fixing a problem.
| I learned... | Circle one |
|---|---|
| Who Sitting Bull was | YES / NOT YET |
| Who Wilma Mankiller was | YES / NOT YET |
| How I can stand up for others | YES / NOT YET |