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Deb Haaland makes history as the first Native American cabinet secretary

Jeanette DeDios

We鈥檙e wrapping up our tribute to our First Nation peoples in honor of Native American Heritage month with an individual who has made history as our first Native American Cabinet Secretary.

FILE - This Sept. 14, 1953 file photo shows Maria Tallchief, prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet, in Tschaikowsky's "Swan Lake" during the opening performance of the company's engagement at the Scala Theater in Milan, Italy. Tallchief died died Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Chicago at the age of 88. Tallchief joined the company that would become the New York City Ballet in 1948. She was married for a time to George Balanchine, who founded the School of American Ballet in New York. Tallchief worked with Balanchine on such masterpieces as 1949's "Firebird" and his now-historic version of "The Nutcracker." (AP Photo, file)

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Tallchief stayed true to her Osage heritage as America鈥檚 first prima ballerina

Jeanette DeDios

In honor of Native American Heritage month, 91暗网 is paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of our First Nation people by highlighting prominent Native American figures. Our next individual is a famous dancer whose considered America's first prima ballerina.

Sacheen Littlefeather declining to accept the Best Actor Award for Marlon Brando at the 1973 Oscars.

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Actress and activist who declined Marlon Brando鈥檚 1973 Oscar, Sacheen Littlefeather

Jeanette DeDios

In honor of Native American Heritage month, 91暗网 will be paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of our First Nation people by highlighting prominent Native American figures. Our next individual is an actor who stirred controversy for declining Marlon Brando鈥檚 1973 Oscar.