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July 28, 2001 - Issue 41

 
 

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This Date In

 
 

North American Indian History

 
 

from On This Date in North American Indian History at http://americanindian.net

 
     
July 28, 1978: An act is passed today called "The AK-CHIN Water Settlement Act." This act provides for equitable water for the AK-CHIN Indian community (TOHONO O'ODHAM and PIMA Indians) in Pinal County, Arizona. It would take six years before the law would be totally enforced.

July 29, 1868: After years of conflict over the Bozeman Trail along the Powder River, the War Department finally gives in to indian's, and particularly Red Cloud's, demands and starts abandoning its forts. On this date, Fort C.F.Smith's garrison will pack-up and leave. The fort was located near present day Yellowtail and Big Horn Lake, in southern Montana.


Fort Laramie
The fort was begun by fur traders as Fort William in 1834 where the North Platte and Laramie rivers meet. In 1849, the U.S. Military purchased the fort and named it in honor of Jacques La Ramie, a local French fur trapper

July 30, 1868: Yesterday, the army abandoned Fort C.F.Smith, in southern Montana. Today, Red Cloud enters the fort in triumph. Red Cloud, and his followers, will burn every building to the ground.

July 31, 1763: 1763: Captain James Dalyell, and 280 soldiers attack Pontiac's village at 2:30 am this morning. Pontiac was informed of Dalyell's plans, so he sets up an ambush at the Parent's Creek bridge with 400 Indians. When Dalyell's troops approach the bridge, the Indians attack. Twenty soldiers, including Dalyell, and 7 Indians are killed in the fighting. The creek, near Detroit, is now called Bloody Run. Major Robert Rogers would help Dalyell's survivors to escape.Captain James Dalyell, and 280 soldiers attack Pontiac's village at 2:30 am this morning. Pontiac was informed of Dalyell's plans, so he sets up an ambush at the Parent's Creek bridge with 400 Indians. When Dalyell's troops approach the bridge, the Indians attack. Twenty soldiers, including Dalyell, and 7 Indians are killed in the fighting. The creek, near Detroit, is now called Bloody Run. Major Robert Rogers would help Dalyell's survivors to escape.

Aug. 1, 1838: While being held in the Aquohee prison camp during their forced removal from their lands east of the Mississippi River, the CHEROKEE Council holds a meeting. They and Principal Chief John Ross will sign a resolultion stating that the laws of the CHEROKEE Nation remain in effect and their right to exist as a nation cannot be dissolved by the American Government. This official council is the only such meeting to ever be held by an Indian tribe while being held prisoners by a white government.


Samson Occom (Mohegan)
Co-Founder of Dartmouth College

Aug. 2, 1792: MOHEGAN Samson Occom dies today in New Stockbridge, New York. A protege of Rev. Eleazar Wheelock, Occom will learn numerous foreign languages, become an ordained minister, be the first Indian to preach in England, minister to many Indian tribes, and be instrumental in the establishment of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.

Aug. 3, 1948: A New Mexico court rules that Indians can vote.

Aug. 4, 1862: In July, the money promised to the SANTEE SIOUX in Minnesota was scheduled to arrive. When Little Crow, and the other SIOUX, reported to their reservation's upper agency on the Yellow Medicine River, they were told the money had not arrived. The winter had been bad, and the summer crops were poor. Little Crow asked Agent Thomas Galbraith to open up the local warehouse, which was full of food. Galbraith said there would be no food if there was no money. On this date, Little crow, and 500 SIOUX warriors surround the badly outnumber soldiers guarding the warehouse. The SANTEE break in and start unloading supplies. The commanding officer of the garrison, Timothy Sheehan, understands the frustration of the hungry Indians, and he convinces Galbraith to officially issue the food to the SANTEE. Little Crow also gets a promise that the lower agency will also issue supplies. The SANTEE then leave peacefully.

Aug. 5, 1836: Abel Pepper, representing the United States, and POTAWATOMI Indians signed a treaty today at Yellow River, Indiana. The POTAWATOMIs will trade lands acquired a few years ago for $14,080. They will also agree to move west of the Mississippi River.


Oriskany Battlefield Monument. Photo by PH2 R.D. Carmack

Aug. 6, 1777: Battle of Oriskany, near Fort Stanwix, New York: General Nicholas Herkimer will fight the British. He will lose the battle, but 33 IROQUOIS will be killed on the British side. Many Indians would leave the British forces after the battle.

Aug. 7, 1965: Today, at the University of Oklahoma, over 500 leaders from most of the Oklahoma tribes hold a meeting. They form the organization, Oklahomans for Indian Opportunity (OIO). One of the OIO's first projects will work on community improvement, job training, and leadership programs for Indian youth.

Aug. 8, 1587: A little over a week ago, one of the English colonists in the Roanoke colony in North Carolina was killed by an Indian. Today, colony leader John White will lead two dozen men in a raid to punish the killer. Their zeal for revenge outweighted their judgement, though. They killed an CROATAN Indian, but it was the wrong one. Some historians believe this might have led to the eventual disappearance of the Roanoke colony.

Aug. 9, 1833: Representatives of the American Fur Company arrive at Fort McKensie on the Missouri River. This will be the start of the first continuous trader operations among the BLACKFEET. Among those present today are: Iron Shirt (BLOOD), Berar Chief (PIEGAN) and Prince Maximillian of Wied-Newied.


Prince Maximillian Alexander Philipp von Wied-Neuwield. Reise in das innere Nord-America in den Johren 1832 bis 1834 (1840-1843)

Aug. 10, 1815: The half brother of Cornplanter, Skaniadariio (Handsome Lake) was born near Ganawagus, New York sometime around 1735. He fought in many battles during the French and Indian Wars, and during the American Revolution. Later he would battle alcoholism. One day a vision led him to give up drinking and to promote traditional Indian ways among his people. He became a Chief among the SENECA based on his wise council. He once spoke before President Jefferson on behalf of his people. His teachings have been handed down among the IROQUOIS. He died today in Onondaga.

For Information on This Date in Canada visit our friends at:

Canadian Aboriginal News
Http://www.canadianaboriginal.com

 

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