Articles related to "Sitting Bull"
Sitting Bull and Catherine Weldon
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
Much is known about Sitting Bull, but little is known about the white woman, Catherine Weldon, who wanted to help him and the Lakotas keep their land from the U.S.
native american religion • missouri river • indian reservation • great plains • kansas city
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
sioux • sitting bull • cheyenne • crow • arapaho
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
sioux • sitting bull • cheyenne • crow • arapaho
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.
chief sitting bull • the black hills gold rush • general george armstrong custer • the battle of little bighorn • buffalo bill cody’s wild west
Sitting Bull was the last of the great War Chiefs to defy the U.S. Government and try to preserve his people's ancestral home and heritage.
chief sitting bull • the black hills gold rush • general george armstrong custer • the battle of little bighorn • buffalo bill cody’s wild west
Sitting Bull, Medicine Man
Sioux Medicine Man, Sitting Bull had lived four years in what would become southern Saskatchewan
nwmp • sitting bull • inspector walsh • commissioner macleod • medicine line
Sioux Medicine Man, Sitting Bull had lived four years in what would become southern Saskatchewan
nwmp • sitting bull • inspector walsh • commissioner macleod • medicine line
The Visionary Chief Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull, a Sioux chief, experienced premonitions during his lifetime, spelling disaster for some and guidance to his people.
sitting bull • sioux • hunkpapa • big foot • wounded knee
Sitting Bull, a Sioux chief, experienced premonitions during his lifetime, spelling disaster for some and guidance to his people.
sitting bull • sioux • hunkpapa • big foot • wounded knee
The Boy Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull’s was born sometime around March of 1831 near the Ree River, now called Grand River on the Northern Plains of America. As a Lakota Sioux, he was born into the Hunkpapa clan. But as an infant he was not called Sitting Bull. At the time, that named belonged to his father.
sitting bull • sioux • lakota • hunkpapa • wakantanka
Sitting Bull’s was born sometime around March of 1831 near the Ree River, now called Grand River on the Northern Plains of America. As a Lakota Sioux, he was born into the Hunkpapa clan. But as an infant he was not called Sitting Bull. At the time, that named belonged to his father.
sitting bull • sioux • lakota • hunkpapa • wakantanka
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse, the great Sioux war chief, is mostly known for his contribution in the victory over General George Custer at the Little Big Horn. In fact, he came out on the winning end many times. He also lived a relatively short life.
crazy horse • sitting bull • sioux • cheyenne • red cloud
Crazy Horse, the great Sioux war chief, is mostly known for his contribution in the victory over General George Custer at the Little Big Horn. In fact, he came out on the winning end many times. He also lived a relatively short life.
crazy horse • sitting bull • sioux • cheyenne • red cloud
Many Natives Fight at Rosebud
. . . like bees swarming out of a hive
battle of the rosebud • sitting bull • crazy horse • general george crook • like bees swarming out of a hive
. . . like bees swarming out of a hive
battle of the rosebud • sitting bull • crazy horse • general george crook • like bees swarming out of a hive
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley lived and worked in a man's world as a sharpshooter and performer for circus acts and Wild West shows.
annie oakley • buffalo bill cody • buffalo bill cody's wild west show • frank butler • darke county ohio
Annie Oakley lived and worked in a man's world as a sharpshooter and performer for circus acts and Wild West shows.
annie oakley • buffalo bill cody • buffalo bill cody's wild west show • frank butler • darke county ohio
Mary Collins – Advocate for the Sioux
Mary Collins was a Christian missionary who fought for Native American rights, was fluent in the Lakota language, and formed a lasting friendship with Chief Sitting Bull.
chief sitting bull • native american • ghost dance • lakota language • women in the 1800s
Mary Collins was a Christian missionary who fought for Native American rights, was fluent in the Lakota language, and formed a lasting friendship with Chief Sitting Bull.
chief sitting bull • native american • ghost dance • lakota language • women in the 1800s
Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot
Annie Oakley has long been known as a superior marksman. She outshot many men of her day and was able to make a living with her skills. She became internationally famous when she traveled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • phoebe ann moses • buffalo bill • buffalo bill cody • frank butler
Annie Oakley has long been known as a superior marksman. She outshot many men of her day and was able to make a living with her skills. She became internationally famous when she traveled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • phoebe ann moses • buffalo bill • buffalo bill cody • frank butler
Canadian Betrayal of the Crees
Canadians have believed a myth about the negotiations in the Indian treaties as being just, honest and fair dealings to allow them to integrate into Canadian society.
indian act • indian treaties • alexander morris • cypress hills • sitting bull
Canadians have believed a myth about the negotiations in the Indian treaties as being just, honest and fair dealings to allow them to integrate into Canadian society.
indian act • indian treaties • alexander morris • cypress hills • sitting bull
Culture Clash
If war is what happens when diplomacy fails, southeastern Montana marks the site of one of America's greatest diplomatic failures.
little big horn • george armstrong custer • montana • sitting bull • sioux
If war is what happens when diplomacy fails, southeastern Montana marks the site of one of America's greatest diplomatic failures.
little big horn • george armstrong custer • montana • sitting bull • sioux
Custer's Last Stand (Part 2)
In a day and a half of fighting, the 7th Cavalry lost three-fourths of its men. The Sioux, and their allies the Cheyenne, decimated the army, without much loss to themselves. Custer did not get his wish of becoming president of the United States.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • bighorn • george armstrong custer
In a day and a half of fighting, the 7th Cavalry lost three-fourths of its men. The Sioux, and their allies the Cheyenne, decimated the army, without much loss to themselves. Custer did not get his wish of becoming president of the United States.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • bighorn • george armstrong custer
Custer's Not-So-Fighting Seventh Cavalry
Few troopers in Custer's famed unit had any combat experience when they rode against the Sioux at the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
custer • seventh cavalry • indians • native american • war
Few troopers in Custer's famed unit had any combat experience when they rode against the Sioux at the Little Bighorn River in Montana.
custer • seventh cavalry • indians • native american • war
Death on the Prairie Exposes Betrayal of Indians
In this historical account of the betrayal, abuse and massacre of thousands of native Americans, one will find not one iota of redemption for the white man.
death on the prairie • paul wellman • chief joseph • nez perces • sitting bull
In this historical account of the betrayal, abuse and massacre of thousands of native Americans, one will find not one iota of redemption for the white man.
death on the prairie • paul wellman • chief joseph • nez perces • sitting bull
Denver's Buckhorn Exchange
Buffalo Bill used to frequent the Buckhorn Exchange, and 114 years later it remains one of Denver's finest restaurants. Colorado carnivores love its meaty menu
buckhorn exchange • denver • restaurants • dining • eating
Buffalo Bill used to frequent the Buckhorn Exchange, and 114 years later it remains one of Denver's finest restaurants. Colorado carnivores love its meaty menu
buckhorn exchange • denver • restaurants • dining • eating
LITTLE ANNIE OAKLEY
Annie Oakley came from a very poor family who lived in Ohio. Her father died when Annie was very young. As a child, with her younger brother, she set traps to catch birds and small animals to help feed her family.
annie • oakley • moses • mozee • mosey
Annie Oakley came from a very poor family who lived in Ohio. Her father died when Annie was very young. As a child, with her younger brother, she set traps to catch birds and small animals to help feed her family.
annie • oakley • moses • mozee • mosey
Mogul on Horseback
A former Indian scout for the Army discovers there's no business like show business.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • wild west show • annie oakley • sitting bull
A former Indian scout for the Army discovers there's no business like show business.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • wild west show • annie oakley • sitting bull
Qualchan the Yakama Warrior of the Mist
Qualchan, a Yakama warrior, defended tribal lands, in the tradition of Geronimo, Cochise, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse. Yet, Qualchan's story was lost in the mists of time.
yakama indians • famous native americans • warriors • geronimo • cochise
Qualchan, a Yakama warrior, defended tribal lands, in the tradition of Geronimo, Cochise, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse. Yet, Qualchan's story was lost in the mists of time.
yakama indians • famous native americans • warriors • geronimo • cochise
The Fight Where the Girl Saved Her Brother, part 1
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
little bighorn • rosebud • custer • crook • sitting bull
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
little bighorn • rosebud • custer • crook • sitting bull
The Fight Where the Girl Saved Her Brother, part 2
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
little bighorn • rosebud • custer • crook • sitting bull
When gold was discovered in the Black Hills the Sioux refused to give up the Hills. To force them to comply, the government declared all Indians not on the reservation to be hostile and subject to attack. This led to the Battle of the Rosebud.
little bighorn • rosebud • custer • crook • sitting bull
The Indians at Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876 Custer clashed with Sioux and other Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This article deals with some of the Indians, on both sides, who were involved in this historic battle.
custer • bighorn • varnum • sioux • benteen
On June 25, 1876 Custer clashed with Sioux and other Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This article deals with some of the Indians, on both sides, who were involved in this historic battle.
custer • bighorn • varnum • sioux • benteen
William "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Buffalo Bill was a famous scout, hunter, rights advocate, and a colorful showman who chronicled "The America Wild West" in exhibition and pageant for the world to see.
william buffalo bill cody • the american wild west • anti-slavery advocates • the american indian wars • buffalo bill's wild west
Buffalo Bill was a famous scout, hunter, rights advocate, and a colorful showman who chronicled "The America Wild West" in exhibition and pageant for the world to see.
william buffalo bill cody • the american wild west • anti-slavery advocates • the american indian wars • buffalo bill's wild west
A Sioux Love Story, part 5
Crazy Horse had known Black Buffalo Woman ever since they had been children. Now grown up, he falls in love with her and proceeds to woo her. While he is away on a war party another steals her away from him.
crazy horse • red cloud • curly • sioux • oglala
Crazy Horse had known Black Buffalo Woman ever since they had been children. Now grown up, he falls in love with her and proceeds to woo her. While he is away on a war party another steals her away from him.
crazy horse • red cloud • curly • sioux • oglala
The Wounded Knee Massacre
The massacre at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota was the last major confrontation between the Lakota Indians and the U.S. government.
the wounded knee massacre • battle between 7th cavalry and sioux indians • wounded knee creek in south dakota • the lakota indians • col. james w. forsyth
The massacre at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota was the last major confrontation between the Lakota Indians and the U.S. government.
the wounded knee massacre • battle between 7th cavalry and sioux indians • wounded knee creek in south dakota • the lakota indians • col. james w. forsyth
Canadians VALUE . . . a True North Dozen
What do Canadians value? Where do these values come from? One writer's opinion. To be continued next month.
canadian • values • peace • justice • fairness
What do Canadians value? Where do these values come from? One writer's opinion. To be continued next month.
canadian • values • peace • justice • fairness
Custer's Last Stand (Part 1)
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
George Armstrong Custer
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
On December 5, 1839, a baby boy was born in a farmhouse in New Rumley, Ohio. Little did his parents know that one day his name would be known around the world.
george armstrong custer • custers last stand • little bighorn • south dakota • mary alward
Tom Wilson
Tom Wilson's training with the NWMP and association with the First Nations assisted his wilderness trips into the Canadian Rockies.
major a. b. rogers • tom wilson outfitter • nwmp • chief sitting bull • canadian rockies
Tom Wilson's training with the NWMP and association with the First Nations assisted his wilderness trips into the Canadian Rockies.
major a. b. rogers • tom wilson outfitter • nwmp • chief sitting bull • canadian rockies
Confederate Blue in the American West: The Galvanized Yankees, Part IV
The performance of the first three regiments of ex-Confederate prisoners had gone far in changing opinions among skeptical Union commanders on the frontier. This would eventually lead to the recruitment of three more regiments, starting with what may have been the least fortunate of all – the Fourth United States Volunteers.
the galvanized yankees • 4th u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
The performance of the first three regiments of ex-Confederate prisoners had gone far in changing opinions among skeptical Union commanders on the frontier. This would eventually lead to the recruitment of three more regiments, starting with what may have been the least fortunate of all – the Fourth United States Volunteers.
the galvanized yankees • 4th u.s. volunteers • united states volunteers • civil war • american civil war
Columbus Day Controversy
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Non-aboriginal viewpoint - guest writer Nanette Croce explores Native American and Italo-American tensions around Columbus Day. Celebrating diversity or genocide?
cristofero colombo • native american columbus day • columbus day protest • columbus genocide • columbus indians
Denver Fun Facts and Trivia
Denver is hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and the fun facts about Mile-High City include Buffalo Bill, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, beer and Elvis.
denver fun facts • mile high city trivia • democratic national convention • brown palace hotel • rolling stones
Denver is hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and the fun facts about Mile-High City include Buffalo Bill, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, beer and Elvis.
denver fun facts • mile high city trivia • democratic national convention • brown palace hotel • rolling stones
A New Wild West
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
ANNIE OAKLEY - “LITTLE SURE SHOT”
A biographical account of the life of Annie Oakley, Markswoman of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • buffalo bill • bill cody • markswoman • hunting
A biographical account of the life of Annie Oakley, Markswoman of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • buffalo bill • bill cody • markswoman • hunting
Crazy Horse: Oglala Sioux Warrior
After witnessing the Grattan and Harney Massacres, Curly, who later took the name of Crazy Horse, skyrocketed into the most feared warrior of the American Plains Indians.
crazy horse oglala sioux warrior • crazy horse man and legend • grattan and harney massacres • battle of the little bighorn • crazy horse's vision
After witnessing the Grattan and Harney Massacres, Curly, who later took the name of Crazy Horse, skyrocketed into the most feared warrior of the American Plains Indians.
crazy horse oglala sioux warrior • crazy horse man and legend • grattan and harney massacres • battle of the little bighorn • crazy horse's vision
Historic Attractions and Hotels in Saskatchewan
Travel to Saskatchewan for historic attractions like Cypress Hills' Fort Walsh, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Carlton and the Western Development Museum.
saskatchewan canada • historic attractions • hotels in saskatchewan • cypress hills massacre national historic sites • batoche
Travel to Saskatchewan for historic attractions like Cypress Hills' Fort Walsh, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Carlton and the Western Development Museum.
saskatchewan canada • historic attractions • hotels in saskatchewan • cypress hills massacre national historic sites • batoche
John Bratt's Trails of Yesterday
This autobiography tells the story of a real life cattle driver in western Nebraska, Wyoming, and the Dakota Territories during the latter part of the 1800s.
john bratt • trails of yesterday • cowboys life in midwestern u.s. • cattle drives in nebraska • dakota territories
This autobiography tells the story of a real life cattle driver in western Nebraska, Wyoming, and the Dakota Territories during the latter part of the 1800s.
john bratt • trails of yesterday • cowboys life in midwestern u.s. • cattle drives in nebraska • dakota territories
Paul Newman: The Tribute Collection DVD set
Paul Newman made over 65 films in his career, playing everything from a robber to a Jewish crusader. 13 films and a bonus book make up in this epic DVD box set .
paul newman: the tribute collection • paul newman films • paul newman's career • newman's own • paul newman dvd set
Paul Newman made over 65 films in his career, playing everything from a robber to a Jewish crusader. 13 films and a bonus book make up in this epic DVD box set .
paul newman: the tribute collection • paul newman films • paul newman's career • newman's own • paul newman dvd set
Scout and Hunter Buffalo Bill Cody
Buffalo Bill Cody rose from humble beginnings to become so famous that his name inspires images of the Wild West.
buffalo bill cody • wild west show • buffalo bill • indian fighter • scout
Buffalo Bill Cody rose from humble beginnings to become so famous that his name inspires images of the Wild West.
buffalo bill cody • wild west show • buffalo bill • indian fighter • scout
Special Days in History - May 5th Anniversaries
Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
may 5th anniversaries • nelly bly date of birth • tammy wynette's birthday • king john and the magna carta • chanel no 5 perfume named after cocl chanel
Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
may 5th anniversaries • nelly bly date of birth • tammy wynette's birthday • king john and the magna carta • chanel no 5 perfume named after cocl chanel
The Book of Invention + The Book of War
Over the centuries, mankind has demonstrated both incredible ingenuity and incredible cruelty. In 2008, Tess Press released two books highlighting both "achievements".
world history • the book of invention • the book of war • sun tzu • george washington
Over the centuries, mankind has demonstrated both incredible ingenuity and incredible cruelty. In 2008, Tess Press released two books highlighting both "achievements".
world history • the book of invention • the book of war • sun tzu • george washington
The Cow or the Buffalo
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
Traffic along the westward trails increase. Buffalo killed to subdue the Indians. Towns established in the west.
the cow or the buffalo • west not big enough for both • traffic on the western trails • fort laramie wyoming • oregon trail
The Tribal Fetish
An Australian perspective on Nanette Croce's article, Aboriginal Wannabes. How is it that Aborigines can be so hated and so idealised simultaneously?
aboriginal identity • fake aborigine • fake indian • pretend indian • aboriginal hoax
An Australian perspective on Nanette Croce's article, Aboriginal Wannabes. How is it that Aborigines can be so hated and so idealised simultaneously?
aboriginal identity • fake aborigine • fake indian • pretend indian • aboriginal hoax
Top Ten Things to Do in Denver
The 2008 Democratic National Convention is in Denver August 25-28. Once Barack Obama has been confirmed as their presidential candidate, what else can delegates do?
things to do in denver • colorado • 2008 democratic national convention • barack obama • visitor attractions
The 2008 Democratic National Convention is in Denver August 25-28. Once Barack Obama has been confirmed as their presidential candidate, what else can delegates do?
things to do in denver • colorado • 2008 democratic national convention • barack obama • visitor attractions
Edgar Dewdney
In 1879 Edgar Dewdney sets up provisions to control activities of the Crees which end in violence.
indian treaties • edgar dewdney • david laird • chief big bear • chief piapot
In 1879 Edgar Dewdney sets up provisions to control activities of the Crees which end in violence.
indian treaties • edgar dewdney • david laird • chief big bear • chief piapot
Fargo is Not the Place the Movie Portrayed
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
The film, Fargo, intimated that this city of 100,000 is full of country bumpkins. In fact, it's a vibrant metropolitan area with more culture than most cities its size
bonanzaville usa • children's museum at yunker farm • fargo air museum • fargodome • fargo-moorhead symphony orchestra
Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851
Due to the 1848 discovery of gold in California traffic along the Oregon and California Trails experienced a tremendous increase. The United States government now saw fit to attempt to move the Native Americans out of the way of white progress by means of a treaty.
fort laramie treaty of 1851 • native americans • indians • sioux • california
Due to the 1848 discovery of gold in California traffic along the Oregon and California Trails experienced a tremendous increase. The United States government now saw fit to attempt to move the Native Americans out of the way of white progress by means of a treaty.
fort laramie treaty of 1851 • native americans • indians • sioux • california
History of the United States Book Review
Douglas Brinkley points out that this is one of many books on the history of the United States and that his particular perspective is the political and economic history.
history of the united states • christopher columbus • atlantic coastal history • early fifteenth century • late twentieth century
Douglas Brinkley points out that this is one of many books on the history of the United States and that his particular perspective is the political and economic history.
history of the united states • christopher columbus • atlantic coastal history • early fifteenth century • late twentieth century
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