- FEBRUARY 1, 1973DENA’INA ACTIVIST ALICE E. BROWN DIED Born in Kenai, District of Alaska, on May 11, 1912, Alice was a member of the Kenaitze tribe of Dena’ina peoples and a Native rights … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 1, 1973”
- FEBRUARY 2, 1887HAWAIIAN PRINCESS MIRIAM LIKELIKE KEKĀULUOHI KEAHELAPALAPA KAPILI (LIKELIKE) DIED— MOTHER TO LAST HEIR TO THE HAWAIIAN THRONE Miriam, born in Honolulu but raised on the island of Hawaii for her health, returned to O’ahu … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 2, 1887”
- FEBRUARY 3, 1861MOHAWK ONONDEYOH (FREDERICK O. LOFT) BORN–FOUNDED LEAGUE OF INDIANS OF CANADA Born on the Six Nations (6N) Reserve, Loft’s name meant “Beautiful Mountain.” A lumberjack, timber inspector, and reporter before graduating … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 3, 1861”
- FEBRUARY 4, 1987CUPEÑO ROSCINDA NOLASQUEZ-LAST CUPEÑO SPEAKER-DIED Born April 3, 1892, at Cupa, California, she was raised primarily by her grandmother from whom she learned much of her people’s history. In 1903, a … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 4, 1987”
- FEBRUARY 5, 1717CHIPEWYAN WOMAN THANADELTHUR DIED—HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY GUIDE/TRANSLATOR Born circa 1697, likely in present Manitoba (MB), Thanadelthur, whose name meant “Marten shake,” helped establish ties between the Chipewyan (also Denesuline) people and … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 5, 1717”
- FEBRUARY 6, 1919HO-CHUNK (WINNEBAGO) PAINTER, ACTIVIST, TEACHER HINOOK-MAHIWI-KILINAKA (ANGEL DE CORA DIETZ) DIED Born May 3, 1871, at the Winnebago Agency near current-Thurston, Nebraska, Angel’s name meant “Fleecy Cloud Floating in Place.” As … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 6, 1919”
- FEBRUARY 7, 1934CHILEAN MAPUCHE PRINTMAKER SANTOS CHAVEZ BORN Santos, born in Canihual, Chile, studied at University (Univ.) of Concepción and was exposed to Tole Peralta & to Mexican muralism. Chávez also studied at the … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 7, 1934”
- FEBRUARY 8, 1929MÉTIS SENATOR-EDUCATOR THELMA J. CHALIFOUX BORN Born in Calgary, Alberta, Thelma studied at Lethbridge Community College and at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology while being a single mother. Chalifoux co-founded the Slave … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 8, 1929”
- FEBRUARY 9, 1940LAKOTA EDUCATOR LIONEL BORDEAUX BORN Bordeaux, born on the Rosebud Reserve in South Dakota (SD), earned a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University (1964). From 1964-72, he worked for the … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 9, 1940”
- FEBRUARY 10, 1890PRESIDENT BENJAMIN HARRISON ISSUES PROCLAMATION 295—OPENS GREAT SIOUX RESERVATION (GSR) TO SETTLEMENT In the 1880’s, railroads (RRs) demanded that the GSR be opened. White settlers soon followed the RRs forcing the … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 10, 1890”
- FEBRUARY 11, 1932CREE AUTHOR/LINGUIST/EDUCATOR FREDA AHENAKEW BORN Freda, born on Ahtahkakoop Reserve in Saskatchewan (SK), left high school to marry, but later returned to school, graduated (1969), earned a bachelor’s degree (1979) and … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 11, 1932”
- FEBRUARY 12, 1874HONOLULU COURTHOUSE RIOT After King Lunalilo died on February 3, 1874, an election to succeed him was held by the Hawaiian Legislature at the Old Courthouse. The Legislature chose David Kalākaua … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 12, 1874”
- FEBRUARY 13, 1874WYANDOT WILLIAM WALKER—1ST PROVISIONAL GOVERNOR OF KANSAS–DIED Born March 5, 1800, in Wayne County, Michigan Territory, and educated in Worthington, Ohio, Walker spoke English, French, Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Miami, and Potawatomi. He read Latin and Greek. An eloquent … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 13, 1874”
- FEBRUARY 14, 767MAYAN AJAW (PIEDRO NEGRAS) HA K’IN XOOK ACCEDES TO THRONE Haʼ Kʼin Xook, also referred to as Ruler 6, was likely the son of Itzam Kʼan Ahk II. His name translates to “Water … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 14, 767”
- FEBRUARY 15, 1854CHETCO RIVER MASSACRE–OREGON In the fall of 1853, a settler named A.F. Miller & his associates claimed land near the mouth of the Chetco River in Oregon–land already occupied by two … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 15, 1854”
- FEBRUARY 16, 1962NISGA’A SCULPTOR JAGAM TXALP (RON JOSEPH TELEK) BORN Born February 16, 1962, a member of the Eagle Clan of the Nisga’a Nation of northwestern British Columbia, Telek’s hereditary name meant “Four … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 16, 1962”
- FEBRUARY 17, 1950LAKOTA/CHEROKEE LYNYRD SKYNYRD & BLACKFOOT GUITARIST RICKEY MEDLOCKE BORN Raised by his maternal grandparents, Rickey Lynn Green was born in Jacksonville, Florida. His grandfather, Paul “Shorty” Medlocke, was a bluegrass musician and taught … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 17, 1950”
- FEBRUARY 18, 1952DELAWARE/TUSCARORA POET/PLAYWRIGHT DANIEL DAVID MOSES BORN Moses, born in Ohsweken, Ontario (ON) & raised on the Six Nations’ Grand River Reserve, earned a bachelor’s degree at York University (Univ.) & Masters in … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 18, 1952”
- FEBRUARY 19, ANNUALMANITOBA CELEBRATES LOUIS RIEL DAY The first “Louis Riel Day” in Manitoba was celebrated in 2008. Oddly, the date has no special connection to any particular event in Riel’s life. It … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 19, ANNUAL”
- FEBRUARY 20, 1900SHOSHONE PINAQUANA (CHIEF WASHAKIE) DIED Born circa 1804 to his father’s tribe in the Bitterroot Valley, Montana, his Umatilla name meant “Smells like sugar.” He became “Washakie” upon joining his mother’s … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 20, 1900”
- FEBRUARY 21, 1933LAKOTA AUTHOR VIRGINIA DRIVING HAWK SNEVE BORN Sneve, born on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota (SD), received both a bachelor’s degree (Science, 1954) and master’s degree (Education, 1969) from … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 21, 1933”
- FEBRUARY 22, 1943ATHABASCAN LEGISLATOR GEORGIANNA LINCOLN BORN Georgianna, born in Rampart, Alaska, attended the University of Alaska (AK), Fairbanks. A member of the AK Commission on Judicial Conduct (1984-90), she served in both … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 22, 1943”
- FEBRUARY 23, 1945PIMA IRA HAYES AND BITTERROOT SALISH CHARLES CHARLO RAISE FLAGS ON IWO JIMA The U.S. flag being raised at Iwo Jima by U.S. Marines is one of the most famous war-images … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 23, 1945”
- FEBRUARY 24, 1990CHEROKEE WNBA PLAYER ANGEL GOODRICH BORN Goodrich, born in Glendale, Arizona, and an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, played college basketball at the University of Kansas (KU). Despite suffering ACL injuries in her … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 24, 1990”
- FEBRUARY 25, 2008NATIVE HAWAIIAN MUSICAL ENTERTAINER “AUNTIE” GENOA KEAWE DIED Born October 31, 1918, in Oahu, Genoa she began singing at age 10 in the Mormon Church choir. Leaving school after 8th grade, … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 25, 2008”
- FEBRUARY 26, 2013KWAKWAKA’WAKA CHIEF/JUDGE ALFRED JOHN SCOW DIED Born April 10, 1927, in Alert Bay, British Columbia (BC), Scow, hereditary chief of the Kwikwasutinuxw First Nation, attended University of BC (UBC) and was the … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 26, 2013”
- FEBRUARY 27, 2008HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITARIST RAYMOND KALEOALOHAPOINAʻOLEOHELEMANU KĀNE DIED Kāne, born on October 2, 1925, in Koloa, Kauaʻi, grew up in Nanakuli on Oʻahu’s Waiʻanae Coast. His middle name meant “the voice of love that comes and … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 27, 2008”
- FEBRUARY 28, 1978TRACEY DEER BORN–MOHAWK FILM DIRECTOR Born on the Kahnawake Reserve near Montreal, Tracey graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in film studies. Deer’s documentary debut, Mohawk Girls, won the Alanis Obomsawin Award in … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 28, 1978”
- FEBRUARY 29, 1916CHEROKEE WOOD CARVER WILLARD STONE BORN Stone, born at Oktaha, Oklahoma (OK), attended Bacone College (1936-39). Starting in 1961, he gained notoriety for his stylized human & animal figures and produced … Continue reading “FEBRUARY 29, 1916”
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