Agnes Baker Pilgrim

Agnes Emma Baker Pilgrim (September 11, 1924 – November 27, 2019) was a Native American spiritual elder. She was born near Grants Pass, Oregon. She was the oldest member of her tribe, the Takelma.

Pilgrim was Elected Chairperson of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers at its founding in 2004. "She was honored as a "Living Treasure" by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, and as a "Living Cultural Legend" by the Oregon Council of the Arts." She was Leader of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Pilgrim died on November 27, 2019 in Grants Pass at the age of 95.

References

  1. ↑ Schaefer (2006) p.15
  2. ↑ "Heartland: Just Like Grandma Told You". Utne Reader. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  3. ↑ Schaefer (2006) p. 2
  4. ↑ "Agnes Baker Pilgrim - North America at Evergreen". The Evergreen State College. Archived from the original on 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. ↑ Agnes Pilgrim, global advocate for indigenous rights, dies

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