Katherine Siva Saubel, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Katherine Siva Saubel

Native American leader and scholar

Date of Birth: 07-Mar-1920

Date of Death: 01-Nov-2011

Profession: writer, poet, linguist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Katherine Siva Saubel (March 7, 1920 – November 1, 2011) 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. Saubel was an enrolled member of Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians and served as their tribal chairperson.