NCIA sadly notes the passing of Lexie Wakan LaMere, daughter of Native activist Frank LaMere.

Lexie passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services were held on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Saint Augustine Church in Winnebago, Nebraska.

Our agency expresses sympathy to Lexie’s family.

For news stories about her passing please follow the links below:

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/01/07/democratic-national-convention-delegate-lexie-lamere-walks-21-152995

http://www.siouxlandnews.com/story/24377863/family-and-friends-remember-21-year-old-lexie-lamere

http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/devoted-young-democrat-dies-of-leukemia/article_12b4e8c6-77c9-510c-9bed-049fbeb5b77f.html