American Indian History
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Indian Wars Of The Old West:
Colorado, Part 2
Summit Springs, Colorado
The battle of Summit Springs was fought on July 11, 1869 near Sterling, Colorado.
It broke for all time the power of the Cheyenne Dog Soldiers on the central Plains.
Shattered by the attack of Col. Eugene Carr in which the Cheyenne leader Tall Bull was killed (some say by Buffalo Bill Cody), the Dog Soldiers fragmented into two groups, one drifting north to join the Northern Cheyenne and the other joining the Southern Cheyenne.
Carr reported killing 52 Indians and capturing 15. One soldier was wounded in the fighting.
The site is marked, but is on private property.
Indian Wars Of The Old West:
California
Lava Beds National Monument, California
Modoc Leader, Kintpuash
Known As "Captain Jack"
Established as a national monument chiefly for its geological and scientific value, Lava Beds is also significant as the principal battleground of the Modoc War of 1872 - 73.
In a twisted, almost impregnable volcanic fortress that came to be known as Captain Jack’s Stronghold, a handful of Modocs held off a sizable force of U.S. soldiers for six months.
Modoc leader, Kintpuash know as Capt. Jack, shot and killed Gen. Edward R. S. Canby during a peace conference on April 11, 1873. Capt. Jack ultimately surrendered. He and the chief conspirators of the slaying of Canby were executed.
Native American Event Calendar from nativegatherings.com:
September 04th, 2010 - 3rd Annual KY Native American Heritage Museum Pow Wow
09/03/10 Free Kids Day Free Admission for all Kids Starts 9:00 AM
09/04/10 Traditional Pow wow Gates Open 10:00 AM Grand Entry at 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM Gates Close 9:00 PM
09/05/10 Traditional Pow Wow Gates Open 12:00 Noon Grand Entry 1:00 PM Gates Close 7:00 PM
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September 04th, 2010 - 7th Annual Manoomin Festival
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September 04th, 2010 - Genundowa, the Ring of Fire
Each year, since ancient times, the Seneca Elders built a great fire to give thanks for peaceful times and abundant harvests. After the fire was lit, it was answered by smaller fires from camps along the shoreline, forming a ring of fire around the lake. Join us each Labor Day weekend in Hammondsport, New York and along the Keuka Lake shores as we commemorate this event. Social Dancing, Arts, Food and Music.
more »September 04th, 2010 - North Country InterTribal Pow-Wow
11th annual taditional Pow-wow. A traditional Pow-wow held to celebrate the culture and hertiage of the Native Americans. With traders, food vendors, dancers, and drum groups from all across the US and Canada. We are a not for profit organization.
Gate opens at 10:00Am daily
Admission: $5.00 per adult/per day children under 18 is free with paid adult. Elders: $3.00 Natives are free. Dancer are free until 11:30AM.
Free parking Free camping with paid daily admission. (No hook ups)
No alcohol or drugs permitted on Pow-wow grounds
more »September 06th, 2010 - 3rd Annual KY Native American Heritage Museum Pow Wow
09/03/10 Free Kids Day Free Admission for all Kids Starts 9:00 AM
09/04/10 Traditional Pow wow Gates Open 10:00 AM Grand Entry at 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM Gates Close 9:00 PM
09/05/10 Traditional Pow Wow Gates Open 12:00 Noon Grand Entry 1:00 PM Gates Close 7:00 PM
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