Canku Ota -Oct. 7, 2000 - This Date in History

Canku Ota - A Newsletter Celebrating Native America
October 7, 2000 - Issue 20

This Date In North American Indian History
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Oct. 7, 1763: As a result of Pontiac's Rebellion, the British Government will issue a proclamation today prohibiting Europeans from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.

Oct. 8, 1832: The eastern CHEROKEEs meet a second time to discuss Elisha Chester's proposal for their removal to the Indian Territory. While some of the lesser-bloods will favor the proposal, the full-bloods will vote it down. Chester warns them that if they do not agree to move, they will face the wrath of the State of Georgia.

Oct. 9, 1776: The Mission at San Francisco is started today.

Oct. 10, 1918: The First American (Indian) Church is incorporated in El Reno, Oklahoma, today. Original members include, CHEYENNEs, APACHEs, PONCAs, COMANCHEs, KIOWAs, and OTTOs.

Oct. 11, 1876: The Black Hills treaty is signed by some Indians at Standing Rock Agency today.

Oct. 12, 1676: Mugg was an AROSAGUNTACOOK Chief. At the outbreak of King Philip's War, he sought out a peace treaty with the English for his, and other, tribes. Rather than listen to him, the English threw him in jail. While he was released soon, his treatment made him an enemy of the English.

Oct. 13, 1890: Kicking Bear ordered to leave his reservation by Indian Police..

Oct. 14, 1924: Land will be auctioned today in Bismarck, North Dakota. The minimum bid is $1.25 per acre

Oct. 15, 1615: Today, Samuel de Champlain, 12 Frenchmen, and many of his HURON allies, attack the IROQUOIS town of Onondaga. Champlain will be wounded, and several HURONs will be killed. Champlain will give up the attack. Because of Champlain's actions, the IROQUOIS will fight the French for years to come.

Oct. 16, 1867: Today the Medicine Lodge Creek peace conference will begin between the United States and most of the southern plains Indians. The United States will want to establish one large reservation for all of these Indians. The conference will last until October 26th. Today the Medicine Lodge Creek peace conference will begin between the United States and most of the southern plains Indians. The United States will want to establish one large reservation for all of these Indians. The conference will last until October 26th.

Oct. 17, 1984: President Reagan signs the Indian Restoration Act today.

Oct. 18, 1820: Today, a treaty will be negotiated between Andrew Jackson and the CHOCTAWs. The CHOCTAWs will give up lands in Mississippi for land in western Arkansas. Part of the lands that Jackson promised to the Indians belonged to Spain, or were already settled by Europeans. This would be called the Treaty of Doak's Stand. Chief Pushmataha will be one of the signers.

Oct. 19, 1945: American Indian John N. Reese gets the Congressional Medal of Honor today. While making a frontal assault across an open field, his platoon was halted 100 yards from the station by intense enemy fire. On his own initiative he left the platoon. accompanied by a comrade, and continued forward to a house 60 yards from the objective. By his gallant determination in the face of tremendous odds, aggressive fighting spirit, and extreme heroism at the cost of his life, Pfc. Reese materially aided the advance of our troops in Manila and providing a lasting inspiration to all those with whom he served.

Oct. 20, 1876: After being informed by Col.E.S.Otis, of Sitting Bull's request to end the warring, Col. Nelson Miles, and his regiment of 398, sets out to find Sitting Bull. Col.Miles finds him near Cedar Creek, Montana, north of the Yellowstone River. The Colonel and Sitting Bull, parley between the lines of the Indians and the soldiers, at Sitting Bull's request. Sitting Bull wants to trade for ammunition so he can hunt buffalo. He will not bother the soldiers, if they do not bother him. Miles tells Sitting bull of the government's demands for a surrender. While neither side is pleased, both agree to meet tomorrow.

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Oct. 7, 1763:	As a result of Pontiac's Rebellion, the British Government will issue a proclamation today prohibiting Europeans from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Oct. 8, 1832:	The eastern CHEROKEEs meet a second time to discuss Elisha Chester's proposal for their removal to the Indian Territory. While some of the lesser-bloods will favor the proposal, the full-bloods will vote it down. Chester warns them that if they do not agree to move, they will face the wrath of the State of Georgia.
Oct. 9, 1776:	The Mission at San Francisco is started today.

Oct. 10, 1918:	The First American (Indian) Church is incorporated in El Reno, Oklahoma, today. Original members include, CHEYENNEs, APACHEs, PONCAs, COMANCHEs, KIOWAs, and OTTOs.
Oct. 11, 1876:	The Black Hills treaty is signed by some Indians at Standing Rock Agency today.
Oct. 12, 1676:	Mugg was an AROSAGUNTACOOK Chief. At the outbreak of King Philip's War, he sought out a peace treaty with the English for his, and other, tribes. Rather than listen to him, the English threw him in jail. While he was released soon, his treatment made him an enemy of the English.

Oct. 13, 1890:	Kicking Bear ordered to leave his reservation by Indian Police..
Oct. 14, 1924:	Land will be auctioned today in Bismarck, North Dakota. The minimum bid is $1.25 per acre
Oct. 15, 1615:	Today, Samuel de Champlain, 12 Frenchmen, and many of his HURON allies, attack the IROQUOIS town of Onondaga. Champlain will be wounded, and several HURONs will be killed. Champlain will give up the attack. Because of Champlain's actions, the IROQUOIS will fight the French for years to come.

Oct. 16, 1867:	Today the Medicine Lodge Creek peace conference will begin between the United States and most of the southern plains Indians. The United States will want to establish one large reservation for all of these Indians. The conference will last until October 26th. Today the Medicine Lodge Creek peace conference will begin between the United States and most of the southern plains Indians. The United States will want to establish one large reservation for all of these Indians. The conference will last until October 26th.
Oct. 17, 1984:	President Reagan signs the Indian Restoration Act today.
Oct. 18, 1820:	Today, a treaty will be negotiated between Andrew Jackson and the CHOCTAWs. The CHOCTAWs will give up lands in Mississippi for land in western Arkansas. Part of the lands that Jackson promised to the Indians belonged to Spain, or were already settled by Europeans. This would be called the Treaty of Doak's Stand. Chief Pushmataha will be one of the signers.
Oct. 19, 1945:	American Indian John N. Reese gets the Congressional Medal of Honor today. While making a frontal assault across an open field, his platoon was halted 100 yards from the station by intense enemy fire. On his own initiative he left the platoon. accompanied by a comrade, and continued forward to a house 60 yards from the objective. By his gallant determination in the face of tremendous odds, aggressive fighting spirit, and extreme heroism at the cost of his life, Pfc. Reese materially aided the advance of our troops in Manila and providing a lasting inspiration to all those with whom he served.