American Indian History
Information and Facts
Indian Wars Of The Old West:
Arizona, Part 1
Encounters between the United States Army and American Indians occurred in many places throughout the nineteenth century. Sometimes the encounters were peaceful, but other times the two diverse cultures clashed.
Canyon de Chelly, Arizona
This Navajo citadel was the scene of climatic events in the conquest of the Navajo Indians by the U.S. Army. Col. Christopher C. "Kit" Carson’s invasion of this bastion of Navajo defenses in the winter of 1863 - 1864 was a final blow that convinced most of the tribe to surrender.
Some 8,000 Navajos, three-fourths of the tribe, participated in the tragic "Long Walk" across New Mexico to Bosque Rendondo.
In 1868, after four years of exile, they were allowed to return to their homeland. The site is operated by the National Park Service.
Turret Peak, Arizona
General George Crook
The Battle of Turret Peak in south central Arizona was one of the pivotal fights that broke the backs of the Apaches and Yavapais in their efforts to resist white encroachment into their lands.
Fought on March 27, 1873, the battle of Turret Peak formed part of Gen. George Crook’s Tonto Basin campaign to force the Apaches and Yavapais to submit to reservations.
Capt. George Randall, leading a small force including Apache scouts, surprised a rancheria ensconced near the crest of Turret Peak. The battle at Turret Peak proved to the Indians that there was no sanctuary from the soldiers.
Two weeks later, most of the Apaches and Yavapais surrendered to Crook at Camp Verde, Arizona. The site is within the jurisdiction of the National Forest Service.
Native American Event Calendar from nativegatherings.com:
November 21st, 2008 - 10th Annual Pahrump Powwow
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November 22nd, 2008 - 10th Annual Pahrump Powwow
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November 22nd, 2008 - Coconino High School Native Amer. Heritage Benefit Powwow
Coconino High School will be hosting its first Benefit Powwow. We are fundraising for events and as well as for another powwow (date to be determined) in the up and coming months. In addition to promoting awareness for the month of November, it being Native American Heritage month. Lastly, to give back to our community, to help and support those who are not entirely fortunant.more »
November 22nd, 2008 - Aka Mya Sobriety Run/Social Pow Wow
The Aka Mya Cultural Group along with many other volunteers and indigenous organizations, are proud to announce our second annual Run/Social event.
To raise awareness on the devestating effects alcohol has had upon our people, we will run laps in honor of each person passed on for 24 hours. Starting at 6 pm Saturday Nov. 22nd, we will run one by one relay style, through the sunset to the sunrise. Registration for runners, or those that wish to Walk or run a lap in honor of a loved one lost to alcohol will be able to register before the event. A Social pow wow Will also take place, Sunday November 23rd, to help raise awareness and participation of our event.
The event is to take place at the Big Pine High School Football field and track, November 22-23, 2008. All are welcome to this drug and alcohol free event.
November 23rd, 2008 - 10th Annual Pahrump Powwow
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