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Blacksnake (war chief)  — Research Starter

Blacksnake, also known as Chain Breaker or Governor, was a prominent chief of the Seneca tribe and a respected war chief during significant conflicts in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.…

Blackfoot and Blackfeet Confederacy  — Research Starter

The Blackfeet Confederacy, a coalition of four tribes from the Algonquian language family, consists of the Siksika (Blackfeet Proper), Kainah (Blood), Northern Piegan, and Southern Piegan.…

Black Hills tribes  — Research Starter

The Black Hills, located in southwestern South Dakota, hold profound cultural, economic, and spiritual significance for the Lakota and Teton Sioux tribes. Known as Paha Sapa, meaning "Black Hills" in…

Black Hawk War  — Research Starter

The Black Hawk War was a conflict that occurred in 1832 between the United States and the Sauk and Fox tribes, primarily led by Black Hawk, a prominent Sauk leader. This war was rooted in tensions…

Black Drink  — Research Starter

Black Drink is a traditional ceremonial beverage consumed by various Southeastern American Indian tribes, particularly during significant events like council meetings. The drink is characterized by…

Biloxi  — Research Starter

Biloxi refers to both a historical Indigenous group and their modern descendants, primarily the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, located in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Illinois. Historically, the Biloxi…

Big Tree  — Research Starter

Big Tree was a prominent Kiowa war chief known for his role in Native American resistance against U.S. expansion during the late 19th century. He gained notoriety after leading a raid on a wagon train…

Big Foot (tribal chief)  — Research Starter

Big Foot, also known as Sitanka, was a prominent leader of the Miniconjou Sioux during a pivotal and tragic period in Native American history. Born around 1825, he assumed leadership of his band…

Big Bow  — Research Starter

Big Bow was a prominent and notorious war chief of the Kiowa tribe, recognized for his fierce resistance against U.S. expansion during the 19th century. His early years were marked by significant…