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Did you know? Pretty Eagle had such a fierce diposition that when he went that indian agent at the Bureau of Indian Affairs kept a gun in his desk drawer whenever he spoke to Pretty Eagle.(St. Labre Morning Star) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Msujsj (talk • contribs) 02:43, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Chief Pretty Eagle

Lived:(1846-1903)

Significance/ Historical Context of the Times: -transition to reservation -Plenty Coups -war deeds -water rights and leases -mission school

Political Negotiations: -Rutherford B. Hayes

Grave Robbing Controversy: -Sky Burial in 1903 -Grave Robbed -Descendants looked for remains for 50 years -NAGPRA passed in 1990 -said museums had to notify tribes of unidentified remains - Pretty Eagle skull and bones, sold for approx. $500.00 -stolen by Dr. W.A. Russel, Bighorn County Commissioner

Pretty Eagle Point: -Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area -near Ft. Smith -must obtain a permit and special permit from the tribe to go and visit

Legacy: -Pretty Eagle Catholic School -Descendants

Resources: -St. Labre Morning Star, Dr. Art Pitts -Parading Through America -NPS Website -From the Heart of Crow Country, Joe Medicine Crow — Preceding unsigned comment added by Msujsj (talk • contribs) 02:40, 26 April 2011 (UTC)