Admission is free.
The Mankillers' name pays homage to Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected chief of the Cherokee Nation. The women sing in the northern style of Native American pow wow music in the same manner as men, dividing leads, chorus, and calls among each other. Formed in 1992 as a women's support group and mentoring circle, the Mankillers are comprised of community activists, teachers, and mothers who act as role models for youth. The group inspires and motivates women of all ages with their songs and also through educational workshops. The Heye Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission is free.