American Indian History
Information and Facts
Indian Wars Of The Old West:
Montana, Part 2
Hayfield Fight, Montana
Fought on August 1, 1867, three miles from Fort C. F. Smith, Montana, Territory, the battle pitted a determined stand of 31 soldiers and civilians against more than 700 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.
Fortified behind a barrier of a low log corral, the combined soldier/civilian force withstood six hours of attacks before relief finally arrived to disperse the warriors. Known as the Hayfield Fight, the site is located about three miles from Fort C. F. Smith, Montana.
The site is on private land, marked by a monument and plaque.
Big Hole Battlefield, Montana
The Battle of Big Hole is one of a series of engagements between U.S. troops and the fleeing Nez Perce under Chief Joseph and other leaders.
Col. John Gibbon attacked the sleeping Nez Perce camp at dawn on August 9, 1877. He inflicted severe casualties before a vigorous counterattack drove him back and allowed the Nez Perce to escape.
Casualties: U.S. 29 killed, 40 wounded; Indians 89 killed. The National Park Service operates this site.
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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