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National Native News...

Monday, August 23, 2004

...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1904, Arizona's Fort McDowell Yavapai-Apache Tribe's reservation boundaries were modified. The tribe's land is located in south-central Arizona near Phoenix.


Tuesday, August 24, 2004

...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1869, Pawnee Scout Mad Bear was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was one of a handful of Native Americans awarded the medal for his actions during the Indian Wars.


Wednesday, August 25, 2004

...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1737, Munsee Chiefs signed the Walking Purchase agreement. It recognized an old deed that sold Indian lands along the Delaware River in the size of the distance a man could walk in a day and a half.


Thursday, August 26, 2004

...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1858, "The Battle of Four Lakes" took place. The Coeur d'Alene, Columbia River, Colville, Kalispel, and Spokane tribes fought an Army force. The battle lasted for several hours.


Friday, August 27, 2004

...Understanding our Present by Honoring Our Past
On this day in 1878, a U.S. cavalry followed a group of Bannock Natives accused of stealing livestock along the Madison River. The cavalry fought with the Bannocks near Henry's Lake, and recovered fifty-six head of livestock.

 

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