Doll honoring late Native American chief says ‘Chicken’ instead of ‘Cherokee’ By . Yaron Steinbuch. Published Dec. 7, 2023, 1:57 p.m. ET. Explore More ...

Native American News; Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions. Published: Dec. 09, 2023, 9:00 a.m. This photo provided by Mattel shows a Barbie doll of Wilma Mankiller.

A public event to celebrate the launch of the Maria Tallchief Barbie is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 18 at the historic Constantine Theater in Pawhuska.

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, Mattel is releasing a new Inspiring Women doll in the likeness of Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina. Get the exclusive details here.