She worked on a diverse set issues including education, housing, and healthcare, all problem areas in Native American communities.
Her work with the Chippewa Indians eventually led to her induction as an honorary member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians at St. Mary's Mission, Odanah, Wisconsin, on September 2, 1961.
After her inclusion in the tribe, she continued to work closely with Native American groups.
She also worked as an educator, starting and directing Native American Studies programs at Mount Senario College and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
It has been said that "during her life and after her death people praised her more than anyone else in Wisconsin because of her contributions to Native American education.