Nanyehi (Nancy Ward) Coloring Page

Nanyehi was a Cherokee woman who, according to tradition, took up her husband’s weapon and fought when he was killed in battle in 1755. After that she was honoured with the title Ghigau, or Beloved Woman, which gave her a voice on important Cherokee decisions.

In later years she spoke up for peace at treaty meetings with the new United States and urged her people to keep their land. English-speaking settlers called her Nancy Ward.