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June in Native History

1

1873, Kintpuash, Modoc, surrenders after several months defending lava bed stronghold.

2

1924, "Indian Citizenship Act" is passed.

8

1970, President Nixon ends "Termination Policy by executive order

13

1961, American Indian Conference in Chicago prepares "Declaration of Indian Purpose".

18 1934, "American Indian Reorganization act" is signed into law, providing for Tribal self government.
24 1675, Beginning of "Metacomet's War" (King Phillip's) against New England Colonists.
25 1976, Battle of the Greasy Grass (Little Bighorn)
26 1975, Shoot out with FBI on the Pine Ridge Reservation, for which Leonard Peltier is imprisoned.
27 1874, Battle of Adobe Walls, Comanche Territory (Texas Panhandle)


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June 12, 2009 - Chilocco Pow-wow, Cherokee Casino and Resort, 777 West Cherokee St., Catoosa, OK. For information Jim Baker 405-377-6826

June 12-14, 2009 - Prairie Band Potawatomi Pow-wow, Prairie People's Park, 150 and M Road, Mayetta, KS. For information 877-715-6789

June 20, 2009 - 9 am - 4 pm - Annual Oklahoma Folk Life Festival,Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave., OKC. For information Roger Harris 405-522-5207.

June 19-20, 2009 - 10 am - 4 pm - American Indian Business Expo, Comanche Nation College 1608 SW 9th St., Lawton, OK. For information Geneva Hadley 580-512-5993

June 26-28, 2009 - 12th Annual Peoria Pow-wow, Peoria Pow-wow Grounds, 60610 East 90 Road, Miami, OK For information 918-540-2535