"[1] However, the reality of the situation was much darker because termination would entail the loss of tribal land which was essential to Colville and Native American Identity.

[2] One problem Covington faced from the beginning of her struggle was the fact that many tribal members thought that termination would be "modern and productive.

With her magnetic personality, she organized younger members in the tribe to assist in her efforts and even helped create a Colville newspaper titled Our Heritage.

[1] In 2015, Eastern Washington University decided to build the Lucy Covington center to honor and remember her powerful activism.

It serves as a place to educate and cultivate young Native Americans into future leaders to follow in Lucy's footsteps.