Native American Indians - Old West Indian Wars

Indian Wars Of The Old West:
Montana, Part 2

Hayfield Fight, Montana

Fought on August 1, 1867, three miles from Fort C. F. Smith, Montana, Territory, the battle pitted a determined stand of 31 soldiers and civilians against more than 700 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors.

Fortified behind a barrier of a low log corral, the combined soldier/civilian force withstood six hours of attacks before relief finally arrived to disperse the warriors. Known as the Hayfield Fight, the site is located about three miles from Fort C. F. Smith, Montana.

The site is on private land, marked by a monument and plaque.

Big Hole Battlefield, Montana

The Battle of Big Hole is one of a series of engagements between U.S. troops and the fleeing Nez Perce under Chief Joseph and other leaders.

Col. John Gibbon attacked the sleeping Nez Perce camp at dawn on August 9, 1877. He inflicted severe casualties before a vigorous counterattack drove him back and allowed the Nez Perce to escape.

Casualties: U.S. 29 killed, 40 wounded; Indians 89 killed. The National Park Service operates this site.

Native American Event Calendar from nativegatherings.com:

March 13th, 2010 - 8th Annual Social Powwow

Please come to Willamette University's 8th Annual Social Powwow.

Despite being primarily a social powwow, there is a Women's Traditional contest this year, open to all ages, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Raffle: Grand prize - Pendleton Blanket.

Vendors please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs if interested at the phone number below.

March 13th, 2010 - Lawilowan American Indian Festival
Third annual Lawilowan American Indian Festival, March 13th (one day event) to be held at NEW LOCATION:  Student Recreation Center, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA.  This is a newer, larger venue, as we had over 300 dancers March 2009, and over 3,000 attendees from the general public.  Univ. street directions to follow.  This is a traditional, non-competitive festival, put on as a gift to the American Indian people.  All proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association, Awakening the Spirit Project.  21 NA vendors.  All vendors and drums by invitation only!  All dancers and vendors will be provided dinner by event organizer at no charge.  Concession stand for general public.  Admission: $5.  Elders 65 and over, and children 10 and under free admission.  Open to the public 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Grand Entry: Noon.  Head dancers to be announced.  Drums:  TBA.  Emcee: TBA.  Arena Director:  Many Hawks.  Entertainment: TBAmore »

March 18th, 2010 - Training: Fathers and Tradition Coaches
Presented by Wellbriety Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Registration includes materials  $450.  All are welcome to training.more »

March 19th, 2010 - 36th Annual Denver March Powwow
Witness the pagentary and beauty of tribal dances as performed by over 1,000 American Indian Dancers. Inspired by time-honored songs, performed by 30+ drum groups. Watch a grand entry which begins each session. It has been described as "a magnificant array of color, motion, and sound. Storytellers share the legacies, legends, and histories of a distinguished and proud people.  Enjoy the works of tribal craftsmen at 180 booths.  Enjoy a freshly made Fry Bread or Indian Taco.more »

March 19th, 2010 - March Native Food Concession