For over 25 years, the Zen Peacemakers have been annually Bearing Witness at Auschwitz/Birkenau. In this spirit, we return once again to our Native American Bearing Witness Retreat. 

We invite you to join us in the Black Hills of South Dakota (July 7-13, 2024)

The intention has always been to engage without becoming a tourist; to seek unity without ‘othering’ those with whom we Bear Witness.

Your support in viewing this film will help fund our Bearing Witness Retreat.
Thank you,
Zen Peacemakers.

This is the story of an American hero. One who stands tall amongst the likes of Robert Kennedy, Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr. Someone who humbly defied the odds and overcame insurmountable obstacles to fight injustice and gave a voice to the voiceless. And yet few people know her name. This is the story of an American legend, Wilma Mankiller, who overcame rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation’s first woman Principal Chief in 1985. 

 MANKILLER reminds audiences of the true meaning of servant leadership and serves as a wakeup call to take action for positive change.

Zen Peacemakers

About the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

MANKILLER tells the powerful and uplifting story of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

Mankiller

Mankiller - The life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Kristina Kiehl

Wilma Mankiller

Charlie Soap

Gloria Steinem

Gina Olaya