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RAMONA BENNETT
Puyallup, Washington


Ramona Bennett, Puyallup, Washington, former Chairwoman of her tribe and a leader in securing passage of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. She is an outspoken and courageous voice for human rights, especially children. Bennett has supported and empowered Native families for 30 years, and is the founder and Director of Rainbow Youth and Family Services in Tacoma. In 2003 she received the Enduring Spirit Award by the Native Action Network for her community service.