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Sixty-six years among Shoshone and Arapahoe Indians on the 1883-1949 Winder River Reservation.

Dive into the rich tapestry of culture, history, and enduring legacy with Voices of the Gorge, an insightful exploration of the indigenous peoples who have called the Gorge region home for centuries. This compelling eBook unravels the intricate connections between the Columbia River tribes and the land they have revered and nurtured over generations. Begin your journey with an introduction to the Gorge's unique environment and the early settlers who shaped its history. Delve into the vibrant cultures of the Wasco, Wishram, Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and other tribes, each with their ...

Philip Burnham tells the life story of the remarkable Packs the Dog, a member of the Minneconjou Lakotas who was born in 1864 east of the Black Hills. His father, Yellow Knife, died when the boy was five, and the family eventually enrolled at Pine Ridge Agency with the Oglalas under an uncle's name, Three Stars. In 1879 Packs the Dog joined the first class of Indian students to be admitted to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.