Sacheen Littlefeather (birth name Maria Cruz). Civil Rights Activist and actress. Her ancestry is Apache, Yaqui, Pueblo on her father’s side and mother is of French, German, and Dutch descent. Cruz is her father’s recognized tribe name and she is a member of the Indians of All Tribes.

Littlefeather is best known for presenting a speech at the Academy Awards on behalf of Marlon Brando (who was turning down his Best Actor Award for The Godfather).