The National Indian Wars Association, Inc.
The battle in the story by Bruchac and Ross takes place during a time now known as the Indian Wars Period. Because this time period is often overlooked in academics, The National Indian Wars Association was formed. Scroll down the home page of this site to read about the efforts of the organization. Does reading this mission statement help you understand the plight of the Native Americans in the story by Bruchac and Ross? Record your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log.

Crazy Horse
Check out this PBS site to learn more about the battle efforts of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull during the 1870s. Imagine that Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse joined forces. Write a poem to General Crook from the point of view of the two warriors.