Our American and Canadian heritage begins long before Columbus supposedly “discovered” the Americas. For thousands of years people have lived in North America and they built cities and towns which were, and still are, architectural wonders. More than a thousand years ago, Indian people in the Midwest were making earthen structures-often referred to as “mounds”-in … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Tiwi-teqis, later known to the Americans as Old Chief Joseph, was born between 1785 and 1790 in Oregon. He became the principal leader of the Wallowa Nez Perce sometime in the first half of the nineteenth century. This was prior to the creation of reservations for the Indians of Oregon, … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) The Elwha River originates in the mountains of what is now the Olympic National Park in Washington. Long before the coming of the Europeans, there were bountiful salmon runs on the Elwha River which were important to the economy of the Klallam people. The Elwha River supported annual runs of … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) At the beginning of the twentieth century it was commonly felt that American Indians were a vanishing people. The stereotype of the Indian is symbolized in James E. Fraser’s equestrian statue, “The End of the Trail,” first shown at the San Francisco Exposition in 1915. During the first decades of … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) The last two diaries I did on this are here and here. Breaking news after the fold! The Governor signed HB 2929 and it becomes effective July 1. Thank you to everyone who helped pass the word and who kept up the pressure. This is indeed a step in … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Following the 1873 Modoc War, the army had locked thirteen warriors in the cells in the guardhouse at Fort Klamath, a military post near the Klamath Reservation. Initially, the army intended to simply execute eight or ten of the leaders without a trial. The War Department, however, wanted no action … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) In 1830, a new religion was born in the United States with the publication of The Book of Mormon. The new religion, founded by Joseph Smith, is unusual among non-Indian religions in that it incorporates some understanding of Indians into its teachings. The Book of Mormon, upon which the Church … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) The United States has always been very good about promising things to Indians, particularly during the Treaty Era of the 1800s. When it comes to making good on these promises, particularly when they might cost money, it is a different matter. Traditionally, when Congress wants to cut the budget, one … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) The Modoc homeland is the Tule Lake area on the border between California and Oregon. In 1873, the U.S. Army engaged a small band of Modoc under the leadership of Captain Jack in what has been called the Modoc War. There were many things which lead up to this war, … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) HB2929 has passed the Oklahoma House and Senate and may now be moving to the Governor’s office for his signature. It is a historic day for Indian education in Oklahoma. Well done, ALL!!!!! Now on to Governor Henry for signature. Please take a moment to call or message him with … Continued
