Clara Nomee

Clara Nomee
Chair of the Crow Tribe
In office
1990–2000
Preceded byRichard Real Bird
Succeeded byClifford Birdinground
Personal details
Born(1938-05-12)May 12, 1938
Crow Agency, Montana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2012(2012-01-31) (aged 73)
Billings, Montana, U.S.
SpouseCarlton Nomee
EducationSheridan College
Bacone College

Clara Mae White Hip Nomee[1] (May 12, 1938 – January 31, 2012) was an American politician and tribal leader who served as the Chairwoman of the Crow Tribe of Montana for five-terms from 1990 to 2000.[2] Nomee was the first woman to hold the chairmanship of the Crow Tribe.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Clara Mae White Hip Nomee". Billings Gazette. Lee Enterprises. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b Volz, Matt (1 February 2012). "First Crow chairwoman dies at 73". Missoulian. Lee Enterprises. Associated Press. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  3. ^ Olp, Susan (1 February 2012). "Former Crow leader Clara Nomee dead at 73". Billings Gazette. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved 19 February 2018.