Katherine Siva Saubel
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Katherine Siva Saubel (née Siva; March 7, 1920[2] – November 1, 2011[3]) was a Native American scholar, educator, tribal leader, author, and activist committed to preserving her Cahuilla history, culture and language. Her efforts focused on preserving the language of the Cahuilla. Saubel is acknowledged nationally and internationally as one of California's most respected Native American leaders. She received an honorary PhD in philosophy from La Sierra University, Riverside, California, and was awarded the Chancellor's Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the University of California at the University of California, Riverside.
Katherine Siva Saubel | |
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Born | Katherine Siva March 7, 1920 |
Died | November 1, 2011(2011-11-01) (aged 91) Morongo Reservation, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery Morongo Reservation 33.960365°N 116.825737°W / 33.960365; -116.825737 |
Alma mater | La Sierra University |
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Known for | Preservation of the Cahuilla language, culture and history |
Spouse |
Mariano Saubel
(m. 1940; died 1985) |
Children | 1 |
Saubel was an enrolled member of Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and served as their tribal chairperson.[4]