Marie Elena Brady Sanchez (1939 - 2019): A Cheyenne Voice for Art and Activism Marie Elena Brady Sanchez, known as Marie Brady Sanchez, was born Juanita Marie Brady on April 30, 1939, in Lame Deer, Montana—a town deeply rooted in Cheyenne heritage. Her Cheyenne name is Otseohtse’e, signifying “the one who speaks,” a fitting descriptor for her lifelong dedication to preserving Cheyenne language and culture through artistic expression and advocacy. Growing up amidst the traditions of her people instilled within her a profound respect for storytelling and visual representation as vital tools fo…