Lavina Washines
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Lavina Washines was the first female leader of the Yakama Nation, Washington, United States
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Washines was first elected to the Yakama Nation Tribal Council in 1985. In 2006, she became chair of the tribal council serving until 2008.
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Washines was first elected to the Yakama Nation Tribal Council in 1985. In 2006, she became chair of the tribal council serving until 2008.