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She was highly regarded as a mentor and activist in her community. In 2010, Ronnie
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Locke, Deborah. "NAJA Co-Founder Minnie Two Shoes Passes on." The Circle : News from an
American Indian Perspective: 14. 2010. Ethnic NewsWatch. Web. 25 Oct. 2012.
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