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:
March 13th, 2010 - 8th Annual Social Powwow
Please come to Willamette University's 8th Annual Social Powwow.
Despite being primarily a social powwow, there is a Women's Traditional contest this year, open to all ages, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Raffle: Grand prize - Pendleton Blanket.
Vendors please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs if interested at the phone number below.
March 13th, 2010 - Lawilowan American Indian Festival
Third annual Lawilowan American Indian Festival, March 13th (one day event) to be held at NEW LOCATION: Student Recreation Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA. This is a newer, larger venue, as we had over 300 dancers March 2009, and over 3,000 attendees from the general public. Univ. street directions to follow. This is a traditional, non-competitive festival, put on as a gift to the American Indian people. All proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association, Awakening the Spirit Project. 21 NA vendors. All vendors and drums by invitation only! All dancers and vendors will be provided dinner by event organizer at no charge. Concession stand for general public. Admission: $5. Elders 65 and over, and children 10 and under free admission. Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Grand Entry: Noon. Head dancers to be announced. Drums: TBA. Emcee: TBA. Arena Director: Many Hawks. Entertainment: TBAmore »
March 18th, 2010 - Training: Fathers and Tradition Coaches
Presented by Wellbriety Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Registration includes materials $450. All are welcome to training.more »
March 19th, 2010 - 36th Annual Denver March Powwow
Witness the pagentary and beauty of tribal dances as performed by over 1,000 American Indian Dancers. Inspired by time-honored songs, performed by 30+ drum groups. Watch a grand entry which begins each session. It has been described as "a magnificant array of color, motion, and sound. Storytellers share the legacies, legends, and histories of a distinguished and proud people. Enjoy the works of tribal craftsmen at 180 booths. Enjoy a freshly made Fry Bread or Indian Taco.more »
March 19th, 2010 - March Native Food Concession