CV History: In the 1950s, a Tribal Council Consisting Entirely of Women Changed the Destiny of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Vyola J. Ortner answered the call of duty as she joined the Tribal Council for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and soon became vice chair. By 1954, Ortner was the council’s chair—and all …Vyola J. Ortner answered the call of duty as she joined the Tribal Council for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and soon became vice chair. By 1954, Ortner was the council’s chair—and all …