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Spotted Elk (Lakota: Uŋpȟáŋ Glešká, sometimes spelled OH-PONG-GE-LE-SKAH or Hupah Glešká: c. 1826 – () December 29, 1890), was a chief of the Miniconjou, Lakota Sioux. He was a son of Miniconjou chief Lone Horn and became a chief upon his father's death.
Spotted Elk encouraged adaptation to reservation life by developing sustainable agriculture and building schools for Lakota children. He was amongst the first American Indians to raise corn following government standards. Spotted Elk also advocated a peaceful attitude toward white settlers.
May 13, 2022 · With a military warrant out for his arrest, Sitting Bull’s half-brother, Chief Spotted Elk (sometimes referred to as Chief Big Foot), fled Standing Rock with a band of Lakota for the Pine Ridge...
Native Americans – First Owners of America. Native American Photo Galleries. Notable Native Americans on the Frontier. Wounded Knee Massacre. A Lakota Sioux Chief, Big Foot was known as Si Tanka or Spotted Elk to his people. He was killed in the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Spotted Elk, a.k.a. Big Foot, headman of the Miniconjou Lakota, 1888 Big Foot ( Si Thanka ) (ca 1820/1825 - December 29, 1890), also known as Spotted Elk , was a Minneconjou-Teton Sioux chief. He is not to be confused with Oglala Big Foot (also known as Ste Si Tȟáŋka .
Feb 6, 2024 · The dead body of Lakota Sioux Chief Spotted Elk (also known as Big Foot, l. 1826-1890) lies in the snow after the Wounded Knee Massacre of 29 December 1890. US National Archives and Records Administration.
Spotted Elk, a.k.a. Big Foot, headman of the Miniconjou Lakota, taken in 1888. Despite his outspoken opposition to government policy, Spotted Elk had a reputation as a calming voice and shrewd negotiator.
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