My absolute favorite Chief is Tecumseh! Of Course I am probably bias because he was Chief of the Shawnee Nation, of which I descend. He was probably the strongest political figure this nation has ever seen both red or white; he was feared as much as he was admired. I'm sure I will add more about him later. :)

Another Hero is Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Nation in the Dakotas. (He is pictured on the front page of this village.) Chief Joseph was the Great American Pacifist, completely the opposite of Tecumseh. He made incredible sacrifices to protect his people. He gathered his people and they ran for safety in Canada, but the US Calvary chased them and hunted them down. The Elders and the children were to weak and were dying rapidly. They surrendered one day away from freedom. People frequently ask why didn't they push a little harder after all it was only one day. Everyday they pushed harder, the babies were dying and their numbers were sparse. Had he pushed that one more day NONE of them would have survived. Instead he surrendered and spent the rest of his as a prisoner. His only crime was protecting the children.


Does anyone else want to add their hero to the list???
Every contribution is welcome.