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Greetings,
I am leaving to go visit my son Ron in Texas in the morning. I have been
very busy during the last few days, so this newsletter is a bit
abbreviated. I will include more things when I get back in a few days,
including the details about my essay contest for students.
This morning my daughter Sarah's car was broken into. They broke out her
rear window and rifled through the car. She lost most of her CD
collection, which she kept in the car. Fortunately, they did not do too
much damage other than the broken window. That does not include the
psychological damage, of course. We all feel somewhat violated when
something like this happens. This is just a reminder to take your
valuables in at night.
Today, two murder suspects, who were at large, were captured in San
Diego. I was a bit involved in informing the public about both of the
suspects. One was in a rest area, the other was at a pay phone outside
of a AAA office. It just goes to show you never know who is sitting next
to you at a pay phone or a parking lot.
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There are three "Link of The Month" sites for February.
The first is "THE OHIO VALLEY-GREAT LAKES ETHNOHISTORY ARCHIVES: THE
MIAMI COLLECTION". It is a exceptional collection of documents and
information about the Miami tribe. It was prepared by the Glenn Black
Laboratory of Archaeology and The Trustees of Indiana University. It is
well worth a view.
This website is located at:
http://www.gbl.indiana.edu/archives/menu.html
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The second site is "Official website of the Miami Nation of Indians of
Indiana". This site has lots of detailed information about this tribe.
It is well worth a view.
This website is located at:
http://www.indianamiamis.org/
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The third site is "Official website of the Miami Nation of Oklahoma".
This site also has lots of information about this branch of the tribe.
It is also well worth a view.
This website is located at:
http://www.miamination.com/
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I know many of you heard about the MyDoom worm that just came out. I
received about 20 e-mails containing the virus. I have a good system
which detected all of them. For those of you who are not sure about the
status of your computer, here are two FREE sources to check things out.
You can download the free tool from Symantec, the people who make Norton
Anti-Virus programs, to scan for and fix MyDoom at:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/FxMydoom.exe
You can also get a virus check here:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
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If you are thinking about getting a book, CD, DVD, or most other good on
the internet, please consider going through some of the links on my
AmericanIndian.Net Store page at:
http://americanindian.net/store.html
You get the same price as if you ordered it from the sites I associate
with, and I get a small referal fee that helps me pay for this site.
Thanks!
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Here are some random historical events for February:
February 1, 1876: The Secretary of the Interior advises the Secretary of
War that any Indians who have not returned to their reservations, now
are under his jurisdiction. The army can use any means to deal with the
"hostiles.” This primarily involves the plains Indians.
February 2, 1848: The Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty is signed. It is the
policy of the United States, in keeping with treaty (9 SAT. 929)
understanding and long established custom, to provide certain necessary
services and facilities to Native American Indians.
February 3, 456: Maya King of Tikal (Guatemala) Siyaj Chan K'awill II
(Stormy Sky) dies according to Maya stele carvings
February 4, 1829: Mississippi’s House of Representatives passes a law to
“extend legal process into that part of the state now occupied by the
Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes of Indians.”
February 5, 1847: The rebel Pueblo Indians, and Mexicans, of Taos
surrender to General Sterling Price. They hand over rebel leader Pablo
Montoya. He is tried, and shot on February 7, 1847.
February 6, 1682: Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and a force
of twenty-two French and thirty-one Indians reach the juncture of the
Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. La Salle then sails down the
Mississippi to see if it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The expedition
contacts many Indian tribes along the way. Based on this expedition, La
Salle claims the Mississippi Valley, and Louisiana, for the French. La
Salle reaches the Gulf of Mexico on April 9, 1682.
February 7, 1778: According to some sources, Daniel Boone is captured by
Shawnee warriors under Chief Blackfish near the “Blue Licks” in Kentucky
while making salt.
February 8, 1975: An election for amendments to the Constitution of the
Papago (Tohono O’odham) is held . Of the 3,251 eligible voters, 1521 for
the amendments, 690 vote against.
February 9, 1870: Louis Riel (fil) is elected President of the Metis.
February 10, 1676: The Narragansetts attack Lancaster, Massachusetts.
This battle in ‘King Philip's War’ kills fifty settlers. Twenty-four
whites are taken prisoner. One of the prisoners, Mary Rowlandson,
escapes. She writes a bestseller about her ordeal. Mary Rowlandson's
"narrative" is the first in a series of "true-life" stories published by
Indian captives. Participating in the raid is Chief Quinnapin.
February 11, 1828: John Tipton, representing the United States, and
members of the Eel River Band of the Miami Indians sign a treaty (7
stat. 309). Called the "Treaty of Wyandot Village,” the Indians move to
a reservation and give up lands along Sugartree Creek. They receive
$10,000 in supplies.
February 12, 1848: As a part of the efforts to fight the Cayuse who
attacked the Whitman Mission in Oregon Country, soldiers and militia
have been reporting to The Dalles. By today, 537 men have arrived.
February 13, 1684: According to some sources, an agreement is reached by
representatives of the Cusabu Indians for the South Carolina colonies to
acquire some land.
February 14, 1756: Several Delaware attack settlers in Berks County,
Pennsylvania. A dozen settlers, including six children, are killed. Two
of the settlers killed are young women, sisters, who had a premonition
of evil tidings the previous day. One of the sisters dies in her
father's arms when he finds her in his burned farm.
February 15, 1805: A Mandan Chief is snowblinded according to Lewis and
Clark.
February 16, 1922: President Warren Harding issues an Executive Order
which will "withdraw from settlement, entry, sale or other disposition"
approximately 386.85 acres of Zia Pueblo Indian lands in New Mexico,
until March 5, 1924. This order replaces Order Number 3351 issued on
November 6, 1920.
February 17, 1792: An addenda is made to the Holston River Treaty.
Payment for ceded land go from $1000 to $1500, annually. The new treaty
is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by six Cherokees, including
Bloody Fellow. As a part of the ceremony. President Washington gives
Bloody Fellow the new name of Iskagua (Clear Sky).
February 18, 1861: The Arapaho and Cheyenne sign a treaty (12 stat.
1163) at Fort Wise in southeastern Colorado. The United States is
represented by Albert Boone and F.B. Culver. It establishes a
reservation bounded by Sand Creek and the Arkansas River. The Indians
think it allows them the right to hunt freely outside of the
reservation, but the treaty contains no such clause. Only six of the
forty-four Cheyenne Chiefs are present to sign, Black Kettle being one.
Other than the Indians who sign on this date, no others ever sign it.
The validity of the treaty is contested for a long time. The fort is
renamed Fort Lyon.
February 19, 1889: Gabriel Dumont is a Metis Chief. He actively
participates in the Riel Rebellion. He receives a government pardon for
those actions.
February 20, 1863: Cherokee Chief John Ross has been arrested by Union
forces and taken to Washington, D.C. In the interim, Stand Watie has
been elected tribal chief at the First Confederate Cherokee Conference.
At Cow Skin Prairie, Cherokees loyal to John Ross, revoked the treaty
with the South and pledged loyalty to the Union. They remove
Confederates from office, emancipate
February 21, 1861: The rich members of the Navajo tribe (called the
"Rico" leaders) meet with Colonel Edward Canby at the new Fort
Fauntleroy, in western New Mexico. The meeting included such leaders as
Manuelito, Delgadito, Armijo, Barboncito, and Herrero Grande. During the
meeting, , the Navajos choose Herrero Grande as the Head Chief of the
Navajos. The parley leads to a "treaty" where the Navajos promised to
live in peace with their non-Indian neighbors. The fort later is renamed
Fort Lyon, and then Fort Wingate.
February 22, 1637: Lieutenant Lion Gardiner is commander of some of the
forces at Fort Saybrook, Connecticut. He leads some men out to get rid
of the undergrowth which might hide approaching Indians. They are
attacked by Pequots. Two of the settlers are killed in the fighting.
February 23, 1832: Chickasaw Chief Levi Colbert tells President Jackson
the Chickasaw are agreed to the removal to Indian Territory (present day
Oklahoma). He informs the President they cannot reach an agreement with
the Choctaws on sharing lands, so the provisional treaty of September 1,
1830 is void.
February 24, 1831: The Choctaw Dancing Rabbit Creek treaty (11 Stat.,
537) is ratified by the U.S. Senate. The Choctaws leave Mississippi for
Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma). While many Choctaws are opposed
to the treaty, they lack organization. It is publicly proclaimed on May
26, 1831.
February 25, 1643: For the last two years there have been several
incidents sparked by both Indians and settlers which have led to
bloodshed in the area around modern New York City. Presently, the only
Indians in the area are some peaceful Indians seeking refuge from the
Mohawks. Through tomorrow, New Amsterdam citizens, with the approval of
Dutch Director Kieft, and led by Maryn Adriaensen, attack a peaceful
Wecquaesgeek village at Corlaer's Hook near the Pavonia settlements
(near modern Jersey City). The Dutch soldiers kill not only the
warriors, but all of the eighty Indians in the camp, including women and
children. This fight becomes known as the "Pavonia Massacre," and it
incites numerous reprisals. Adriaensen is exiled to Holland for three
years as punishment for leading the attack when the population learns of
the fight. He will return, and receive a land grant from Director Kieft,
three years later. Some accounts say only thirty Indians are killed.
February 26, 1881: According to Army records, 325 Sioux, believed to be
primarily from Sitting Bull's camp, surrender to Major David Brotherton,
Seventh infantry, at Fort Buford, near the North Dakota-Montana line.
150 horses, and forty guns are turned in by the Indians.
February 27, 1754: In a letter to Pennsylvania Governor James Hamilton,
the Pennsylvania Assembly assails the European traders cheating the
local Indians. The traders are equated with the worst of European
criminals.
February 28, 1704: Today, through tomorrow, in what is the first
American battle in "Queen Anne's War,” Deerfield, in central
Massachusetts, is attacked by Indians and French under Major Hertel de
Rouville. Of the almost 300 inhabitants, different historical accounts
show between forty-seven and fifty-six are killed, and as many as 180
people taken prisoner.
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Start of the February 2004 Newsletter - Part 2
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Greetings,
I am back from my short trip to Texas to visit my son Ron and his
significant other, Christi.
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I have mentioned my plan to have an essay contest in previous
newsletters. I would like to thank everyone who made suggestions on how
it should be run. One of my newsletters' readers, who wishes to remain
anonymous, has even contributed some extra money for the prizes.
The section below contains the rules, subject matter and the awards for
the winners and the runners-up.
I would appreciate your assistance in getting this information out to
anyone you think might be interested in participatings. Please feel free
to pass it along to others, add it to your newsletters, newsgroups,
websites, etc.
Please be sure to include the rules, when you pass this along to others.
Thanks,
Phil
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Phil Konstantin's "This Day in North American Indian History" Essay
Contest
There are a couple of reasons for this contest. It is my hope that these
essays will help raise the participant's awareness in the subject
matter. Sharing the information will help to educate the public, as
well. Finally, this is a way for me to help pay back the community who
has supported my efforts through my websites, newsletters and book
("This Day in North American Indian History").
This is an essay contest for North American Indian students. Anyone who
is a member of any tribe between the North Pole and Panama is eligible
to enter. When the word "tribe" is used is the rules, it is meant to
include the concept of "nation" or "native village," as well.
There are three subjects: one for elementary/junior high school
students, one for high school students, and one for college students.
While I am the judge and final arbitor of the contest, I might ask
others for their opinions or assistance.
I will post some of the essays on my website and in my newsletters.
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Subject:
Elementary and Junior High School students:
What everyone needs to know about my tribe.
High school students:
How my tribe's history guides my life.
College students:
What does tribal sovereignty mean to my tribe.
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Prizes:
There will be a total of three first place winners: one for each of the
different grade levels.
There will be a total of six runners-up: two for each of the different
grade levels.
All nine first place and runners-up essays will be posted on my website,
and included in my newsletter.
First Place Prize:
$50.00 (U.S.)
A signed copy of my book
Runner-up Prize
$10.00 (U.S.)
A signed copy of my book
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Rules:
1. The essay should be under 500 words in length.
2. Entrants should be a member of a tribal group, or attend a tribal-run
school.
3. Entries should be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses below.
4. All essays become the property of Phil Konstantin. They will not be
returned.
5. Essays may be posted on Phil Konstantin's website, newsletters or
other publications. By submitting an entry, you agree to these terms.
6. Phil Konstantin is the final judge and arbitor for the contest.
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Submitting entries:
E-mail is the prefered method. Please submit each entry in an
individual e-mail. Written entries may be submitted as a group (i.e. if
everyone in a class writes an essay, they can all be mailed in the same
envelope).
Please include the student's name & mailing address on their essay.
Regular mail:
Phil Konstantin
Essay Contest
P.O. Box 17515
San Diego, CA, USA 92177-7515
E-mail:
"Essay Contest" should be in the subject line
p h i l k o n @ r o c k e t m a i l . c o m or
p a g e s @ a m e r i c a n i n d i a n . n e t
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In case you cannot read this, or it is easier to refer people to a
website, a copy of this notice will be placed on my website at:
http://americanindian.net/contest.html
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Best wishes and good luck,
Phil Konstantin
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