Chief Little Shell I, Standing Firm

Was called Red Earth at birth, was called Standing Firm Chief of the historic Adik Songab Doodem of the Reindeer Dynasty with Red Bear I. He was called La Petit Coquille, Little Shell I as well as Big Thunder.

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SIGNER OF THE Prairie du Chien Treaty of 1825 [https://content.wisconsinhistory.org/digital/api/singleitem/image/t...]

SIGNER OF THE Pike Treaty of 1805

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Indigenous descendants of North America view lineage as the foundation of cultural identity.

The family is the central unity of the community, and the wise grandfathers and grandmothers are honored with respect.

Grand Chiefs negotiated Treaties with The United States of America asserting national sovereignty status, established national land boundaries, and established the Supreme Laws of the Land.

A ROYAL NATIVE FAMILY: TWO BROTHERS "Mamaangĕzide and Wáȟpe Šá"

One hundred years before the attack on Ojibwe maple sugar gatherers by Dakota raiders at Sandy Lake, one family’s alliance created a bridge of friendship between eastern Dakota villages and the western Lake Superior Ojibwe.

During this time, intermarriage between members of the Ojibwe and Dakota bands was a common practice that reaffirmed the peaceful commitment between the villages. Around the year 1720, Fox Woman Wabasha (Eshipequag) the daughter of Chief Jos Ojiibway, of the Reindeer Dynasty and Sandy Lake Ojibwe Band Chief Kadawibida No-Ka Gaa-dawaabide Broken Tooth Nooke “Bear” (Ka-ta-wah-be-dah Breshieu) met and married. The marriage unified the paramount leadership families of the Oceti Sakowin of the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations of The Great Lakes. From this union two sons were born, the eldest named Wáȟpe Šá and the younger Mamaangĕzide. 

Sadly for the family, the marriage of Wáȟpe Šá’s parents did not last long, as tensions along the indigenous borderlands flared and the alliance between their tribes fell apart, forcing mixed Dakota-Ojibwe households to separate. During these forced separations, “instances were told where the parting between husband and wife was most grieving to behold.” Wáȟpe Šá retained his Oceti Sakowin Dakota heritage and identity and stayed with his father’s village.

Knowing her life would otherwise be in danger, Wáȟpe Šá’s mother left to return to her kin living near Lake Superior at Lake of the Woods.

Together they had a son named Mamaangĕzide, and as he grew he earned a reputation as a leader
of the western Lake Superior Ojibwe. Mamaangĕzide was renowned for his hunting skills, and often extended his hunting expeditions deep into Dakota territory. This was especially dangerous because following the breakup of the Dakota-Ojibwe alliance, renewed tensions in the region saw a drastic increase in violence between the historic rival tribes. The tensions between the Dakota and Ojibwe created a corridor where hunters from both bands avoided going because of the great risk of attack.

In this narrow geographic space, the animal population rebounded and created a rich hunting region. Enticed by the opportunity to find plentiful game, Mamaangĕzide led a small group of “his near relatives, amounting usually to 20 persons, exclusive of children,” and embarked to the hunting grounds “near the borders of the Dakota country, in the midland district lying between the Mississippi and Lake Superior.”

This region was the geographical center of the Indigenous borderlands though Mamaangĕzide had hunted far from his main village before, this time the risk did not pay off. While the small hunting party made preparations for their hunt, Dakota warriors discovered and fired on the party. One of the Ojibwe was wounded in the second volley. The situation appeared desperate to Mamaangĕzide, and he called out in Dakota asking if his halfbrother Wáȟpe Šá was with the Dakota party. The Dakota paused their attack. After a long moment, Wáȟpe Šá stepped out from the tree line to meet with his Ojibwe half-brother, Mamaangĕzide, stopping the fighting between the two parties. The half-brothers shared the same Ojibwe mother, Fox Woman Wabasha (Eshipequag) yet their individual identities stemmed from the community in which they were raised.

Oceti Sakowin Dakota and Anishinabewaki Ojibwe village and kinship structures differed greatly from each other. Each man likely understood the concept of kin and obligation to kin differently, yet their shared maternal connection was strong enough to stop this particular skirmish. An individual’s connection to a large community was one of the keys to survival in the region, but each community was a collection of individual people who had agreed to band together.

The Ojibwe and Dakota differed in how these practices functioned, yet an individual’s need for community was the same for both tribes. While modern identity is made up of a web of affiliations, the nation-state is often the primary lens through which people understand themselves and others. In the Indigenous borderlands, nation-state identity was nonexistent, but that did not mean that there were no firm boundaries of identity that bonded some peoples together while separating others. Family kinship and village ties created these strong bonds and were centers of identity, as well as obligation. On certain occasions, like the meeting of Mamaangĕzide and Wáȟpe Šá, family ties could bridge the gap between cultures.

Mamaangĕzide and Wáȟpe Šá found peace. 

Mamaangĕzide daughter Claire Equaywid Ahdik Songab would marry his brother Wáȟpe Šá unifying the nations eternally through the Equaywid-Wáȟpe Šá bloodline, the principal leader of the Oceti Sakowin and Anisishinabe.  Claire Equaywid Ahdik Songab and Wáȟpe Šá would become parents of Chief of the Chippewas Pierre Misco Mahqua DeCoteau, Misko-Makwa Red Bear I; Ahdikons; Aceguemanche; Chief Noka Nokay Kadwabida Broken Tooth; Utinawasis "Star Woman" Margaret Son-gabo-ki-che-ta Grant; Angelique Woman LaBatte; Mary Etoukasah-wee Lapoint; Mdewakanton Dakota Chief Wahpehda Red Leaf Wáȟpe šá Wazhazha, II; Mah Je Gwoz Since Ah-dik Songab "Star Woman" and Marie Techomehgood Bottineau, Star Woman.

The brother of Mamaangĕzide and Wáȟpe Šá was called Chief Kaŋgidaŋ “Little Raven” Little Crow I. Chief Kaŋgidaŋ “Little Raven” Little Crow I is the father of Joseph Petit Courbeau III (Aisaince I) Little Shell I, who was the half-brother of Gay Tay Menomin Old Wild Rice (Red Wing I).

In a turn of intermarrying of leadership, Mamaangĕzide's father Chief Kadawibida No-Ka Gaa-dawaabide Broken Tooth Nooke “Bear” (Ka-ta-wah-be-dah Breshieu) was the half-brother of Chief of the Chippewas Pierre Misco Mahqua DeCoteau, Misko-Makwa Red Bear I. Chief of the Chippewas Pierre Misco Mahqua DeCoteau, Misko-Makwa Red Bear I mother was Claire Equaywid Ahdik Songab, the daughter of Mamaangĕzide. Claire Equaywid Ahdik Songab would have relations with Sandy Lake Ojibwe Chief Biauswah II Bayaaswaa "The Dry One" Bajasswa Thomme Qui Faitsecher, the grandfather of Mamaangĕzide. Red Bear I sister, Mah Je Gwoz Since Ah-dik Songab "Star Woman" was the daughter of Wáȟpe Šá and Equaywid. The family intermarrying practices unified a nation, preserved a bloodline, and established a royal native lineage.

1805 Little Crow III, Chetañ aken mañi (The Sacred Pigeon-hawk Which Comes Walking), came to power. He is known for having met with Lieutenant Zebulon M. Pike on September 23, 1805 and was one of the chiefs who signed the “Zebulon Pike Treaty”, which gave the site of Fort Snelling to the government.

Little Crow went to Washington in 1824 as head of the Sioux delegation. His signature appears on the Prairie du Chien Treaty of 1825.

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name prefix: Chief
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Little Crow III Chetanwakanmani
1805 Little Crow III, Chetañ aken mañi (The Sacred Pigeon-hawk Which Comes Walking), came to power.
He is known for having met with Lieutenant Zebulon M. Pike on September 23, 1805 and was one of the chiefs who signed the �eZebulon Pike Treaty”, which gave the site of Fort Snelling to the government.
It is probable that he was the same chief who moved his band across the river to the present site of St. Paul, which was then known as Kaposia, the Light.
The Sioux fought with the British as allies against the United States in the War of 1812. Little Crow and his warriors were invited to meet with the British commander on the northern peninsula of Michigan for a council following the war. When they arrived, the commander thanked the Indians for being allies. He pointed to some clothing and cheap trinkets piled on the floor and said these were gifts from the king. Little Crow contemptuously kicked the pile and the trinkets scattered over the floor. �eNow after we have fought for you, endured many hardships, lost some of our people, and awakened the vengeance of a powerful nation, our neighbors, you make a peace for yourselves, and leave us to get such terms as we can,” the Sioux chief told the garrison commander. �eYou no longer need our services, and offer us these goods as a compensation for having deserted us. But, no-we will not take them; we hold them and yourselves in equal contempt.” Then he walked out with great dignity, followed by his silent warriors.
The British officer saw Little Crow as �ecunning, artful, and treacherous,” but fellow officer thought him magnanimous.
One story tells how the Sioux chief had discovered a Chippewa robbing his traps. In the deep woods the penalty for this crime was death, but Little Crow handed the thief his traps and rifle. �eI come to present you the trap, of which I see you stand in need,” he said. �eTake my gun also… and return to the land of your countrymen…linger not here, lest some of my young men should discover your footsteps.”
Little Crow went to Washington in 1824 as head of the Sioux delegation.
His signature appears on the Prairie du Chien Treaty of 1825.

occupation: between 1795 and 1833 Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, USA

event: was a signer of the Sioux Treaty with Zebulon Pike Misc [23 september 1805] Kaposia Village near Fort Snelling, Minnesota, USA
This treaty granted rights to build Fort Snelling on land of the Dakota Indians.
source: Famous Native Minnesotans - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) - 0 - Footnote - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) - ShortFootnote - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) - Bibliography - Famous Native Minnesotans; eMuseum; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mankato, Minnesota (http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/history/mncultures/littlecrow.html) Page
source: Glimpses of Kaposia - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 - 0 - Footnote - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 - ShortFootnote - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 - Bibliography - Glimpses of Kaposia - The Village of Little Crow; by Frances Miller; Over The Years, publication of the Dakota County Historical Society (Minnesota); Vol 26 No 3; Nov 1986 Page

event: led the Sioux to fight with the British in the War against the United States Misc [1812]
Upon being offered trinkets and clothes by the British, in return for having fought as an ally against the United States in the War of 1812, Little Crow is reported to have kicked the offerings and said:

Now after we have fought for you, endured many hardships, lost some of our people, and awakened the vengeance of a powerful nation, our neighbours, you make a peace for yourselves, and leave us to get such terms as we can. You no longer need our services, and offer us these goods as a compensation for having deserted us. But, no-we will not take them; we hold them and yourselves in equal contempt.

source: DLN Nations: Chiefs - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - 0 - Footnote - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - ShortFootnote - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - Bibliography - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) Page

event: Misc 15 AUG 1820 received prestigiuous presidential medal from Indian Agent Taliaferro for his loyalty
source: Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society - 0 - Footnote - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society - ShortFootnote - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society - Bibliography - Little Crow, Spokesman for the Sioux; by Gary Clayton Anderson; Minnesota Historical Society Page

event: represented the Sioux on a trip to Washington Misc [1824]
source: DLN Nations: Chiefs - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - 0 - Footnote - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - ShortFootnote - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) - Bibliography - DLN Nations: Chiefs; Dakota-Lakota-Nakota Human Rights Advocacy Coaliton (http://www.dlncoalition.org/dln_nation/chief_little_crow.htm) Page

event: signed the Prairie du Chien Treaty of 1825. Misc [1825]
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-- GEDCOM (INDI) --
1 NAME Petit /Corbeau/
2 GIVN Petit
2 SURN Corbeau
2 TYPE birth
1 NAME The Sacred Pigeon Hawk Which Comes Walking //
2 GIVN The Sacred Pigeon Hawk Which Comes Walking
2 TYPE birth

LEADERSHIP OF THE PEMBINA CHIPPEWA NATION

The Wazhazha Mdewakanton of the O'Jibway Nation is ceremonial. The O'Jibway Nation traces back 2000 years as a collection of Nations who unified and worked collectively to establish trade, and family unity, among the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabemowin, and Algonquin descendants of the Great Lakes. Ojibwa, also spelled Ojibwe or Ojibway, also called Chippewa, self-name Anishinaabe, Algonquian-speaking North American Indian tribe who lived in what are now Ontario and Manitoba, Can., and Minnesota and North Dakota, U.S., from Lake Huron westward onto the Plains. These matrilineal-patrilineal lines merge with one family. 

26. Private *Red Bear Band Leadership

25. Ogimaa Ma'Lingaan *Red Bear Band Leadership

24. Elmer Patrice Brunelle *Red Bear Band Leadership

23. Patrice "Petite" Francis Brunelle *Red Bear Band Leadership

22. A branch deviates to Little Shell VII Louis Delorme of Little Shell Pembina Chippewa, to Private of Little Shell Pembina Chippewa Tribe.

22. Chief Ayabewaywetung, Ase Ance, Little Shell III (1872-1903) --->Turtle Mountain Branch Separation and leadership went to Chief Joseph Kaishpa "The Elevated One" Gourneau

21. John Baptiste Brunelle --->Pembina Chippewa Tribe Separation and leadership went to Patrice "Petite" Francis Brunelle *Red Bear Band Leadership

20. Red Bear II *Red Bear Band Leadership

19. Chief Weesh-e-damo, Aisaince III, Little Shell II (1813-1872)

18. Joseph Montrielle, Chief of Pembina Chippewa *Red Bear Band Leadership

17. Chief Makadeshib Black Duck (1811-1813)

17. Joseph Lenau, Tabasnawa Little Shell II (1790-1804)

16. Pierre Decoteau, Red Bear *Red Bear Band Leadership

16. Chief Little Shell I, Standing Firm

15. Chief Gay Tay Menomin Old Wild Rice

14. Chief Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Crow I

13. Chief Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá

12. Waubojeeg

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10. Chief Ka-che-ne-zuh-yauk Kahdewahbeday Broken Tooth

9. https://www.geni.com/people/Chief-Ojibwaince-Bajasswa-Biauswah-II/6000000082327519872'''

8. Matchiwaijan Bayaaswaa

7. Jos O'Jiibway

6. Wajawadajkoa

5. Wajki Weshki

4. Schawanagijik

3. Mitiguakosh

2. Miskwandibagan

1. Chief Gijigossekot Great Thunderbird

O'Jibway Nation Ogimaakwe: Machequayaince daughter of Wazhazha Mdewakanton Dakota Grand Chief Chief Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá; sister of Pierre Decoteau, Red Bear, son of Bajasswa