After nearly 150 years since their escape and massacre, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe is making efforts to heal and save their history. The tribe was forced to flee in 1878 after attempting to escape from a reservation in Oklahoma back to their homeland in Montana. Along the way, they were intercepted by the U.S. Army and nearly 150 tribe members, including women and children, were killed in what became known as the “Fort Robinson Massacre.”
Now, the tribe is working to heal from this traumatic event and preserve their history for future generations. They have created a memorial site at the location of the massacre in Nebraska and are working to educate the public about their story. The tribe hopes to bring healing and closure to the descendants of those who were killed and ensure that their history is not forgotten.
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe’s efforts to heal and save their history serve as a reminder of the resilience of indigenous communities and the importance of preserving their stories for future generations.
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