Jan.
10, 1786:
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The
CHICKASAW agree to return all prisoners they hold. The tribe
recognizes the sovereignty of the United States, and no others.
New tribal land boundary lines are established. No U.S. citizens
are allowed to live on CHICKASAW lands, without CHICKASAW
approval. Only the U.S. is allowed to regulate trade with
the tribe. Signed at Hopewell River by three indians: Piomingo,
Mingatushka, and Latopoia.
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Jan.
11, 1972:
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Reverend
Harold S. Jones, a SIOUX from South Dakota, will become the
first American Indian to be made a bishop in the Episcopal
Church.
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Jan.
12, 1971:
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The N.A.A.C.P. Legal Defense Fund, Inc.
Today alleges federal funds for Indian education are going
to "every conceivable school need except aiding the 177,000
Indian children in public schools." Their study indicates
federal money is going to white schools, or to lower white
taxes.
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Little
Wolf (standing) and Dull Knife (sitting) were the war leaders
of the northern Cheyenne. When the southern Cheyenne surrendered
in 1875, the government concentrated on uniting the two Indian
tribes, primarily because gold was discovered in the northern
Cheyenne area of the Black Hills in North Dakota. But Little
Wolf and Dull Knife proved difficult to capture, even during
the massive government retaliation for Little Bighorn. Ultimately,
they surrendered in 1877. The soldiers forced them to march
from North Dakota south to Indian Territory (what is now Oklahoma).
Though Little Wolf and Dull Knife escaped during the march,
in 1879 they finally turned themselves in.
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Jan.
13, 1879:
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After
Dull Knife's CHEYENNE have escaped from Fort Robinson, in
northwestern Nebraska, they are pursued by the Army. Today
they will skirmish twice with Lt. James Simpson, and elements
of the 3rd cavalry, near the Hat Creek road. One soldier is
killed, and another is wounded, during the fighting.
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Jan.
14, 1893:
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Through
the 17th, the Hawaiian royalty have significant conflicts.
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Jan.
15, 1838:
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Ransom Gillet, and IROQUOIS Indians
will sign a treaty today. The IROQUOIS will give up their
lands in New York, and Wisconsin. They will be given 5 years
to move to lands in Kansas. The ONEIDAs will not move to the
new lands.
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Captain
Jack, California Indian (N.24776) circa 1864
George Wharton James Collection
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Jan.
16, 1873:
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225
regular Army soldiers and 104 California and Oregon militia
approach the lava beds. They visibly set up around Captain
Jack's position in hopes that the MODOCs will not fight in
the face of obviously superior forces. The MODOCs consider
surrender, but only a few wish to do so, so all stay.
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Jan.
17, 1863:
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Mangas Colorado (Red Sleeves) was camped near the Mimbres
River when he was sent a message from California volunteers
Captain Edmond Shirland requesting a truce and a parley. Against
the advise of his APACHE followers, Mangas agrees to a meeting.
Mangas enters the soldiers' camp, near present day Silver
City, in southwestern New Mexico, under a white flag, but
he is seized immediately. He will be transferred to old Fort
McLane, in southwest New Mexico.
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Jan.
18, 1958:
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The LUMBEE break up a KKK meeting and make national headlines.
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Menominee
Reservation Map
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Jan.
19, 1974:
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According
to report today from Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner
Morris Thompson, the MENOMINEE tribe will now officially resume
receiving federal services. The tribe had previously been
terminated as a federally recognized entity in 1961.
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Jan.
20, 1830:
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Red Jacket (Sagoyewatha) was a SENECA Chief born around
1779. While he was often called a coward in war, he was respected
as a great speaker, and for his refusal to adopt white ways.
Following the way of many before him, he would eventually
become an alcoholic. He would die today.
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Jan.
21, 1731:
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NATCHEZ Indians, led by Chief Farine, have built a fort
in Louisiana near the Red River. Today, French and TUNICA
forces, led by the governor of Louisiana Etienne de Perier,
will attack the fort. The fighting will last for 3 days. While
the NATCHEZ will kill many of the allied forces, they will
be at a disadvantage because the French have a cannon. After
3 days of fighting, the NATCHEZ promise to surrender the next
morning. Many of the NATCHEZ will escape during the night,
including Chief Farine.
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Jan.
22, 1599:
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The
Spanish attack the ACOMA PUEBLO.
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Jan.
23, 1812:
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After
Tecumseh visited the CREEKs, he told them to wait for a sign
which would tell then it was time to begin their uprising
against the Europeans. Tecumseh said he would stamp the ground
and make every house in Tuckabatchee fall down. Today, the
CREEK Nation will be shaken by an earthquake. Many of the
younger braves will feel this is the awaited for sign. They
will be cautioned by calmer heads to wait for a less ambiguous
event.
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