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Warm Springs Hereditary Chief Delvis Heath Sr. Dies at 86, Leaving Legacy of Cultural Leadership

Warm Springs Hereditary Chief Delvis Heath Sr. Dies at 86, Leaving Legacy of Cultural Leadership

Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath Sr., a revered leader and cultural figure of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, passed away on March 29. Chief Heath served as the Warm Springs people’s hereditary chief for 42 years, a role in which he became a central presence in both governance and ceremonial life. He was widely…

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