Tagged: arapaho

July 29, 2023

Remembering U.S. Soldiers Who Refused To Kill Native Americans At Sand Creek

These were men who rejected the violence and genocide inherent in the “conquest of the West.” They did so by personally refusing to take part in the murder of peaceful people Every Thanksgiving weekend...

Native Americans

July 11, 2023

Black Coal (Wo’óoseinee’)Northern Arapaho Chief

Black Coal (Wo’óoseinee’)(~1840-1893) was a chief of the Northern Arapaho responsible for transitioning his people from a free-roaming lifestyle to a life on the reserve. He earned his unusual name by rolling in black...