Gail Ridgely

Descendants speak on legacy of Sand Creek Massacre at annual commemoration

November 17, 2019

As dawn broke on November 29, 1864 — while Northwestern University founder John Evans served as the governor of the Colorado territory — U.S. troops launched an attack on a Native American camp at...

From the Archives: The Sand Creek massacre

March 5, 2019

In the second episode of The Daily Northwestern’s “From the Archives” series, descendants of the Sand Creek massacre discuss its legacy and the role Northwestern founder John Evans. — Christopher...

Students, administrators attempt to reconcile with history of Sand Creek Massacre

November 25, 2018

Karen Little Coyote returns every year to Sand Creek, the place where her ancestors were massacred over 150 years ago. She finds only sagebrush, sand and heavy silence as she walks down to the waterless...

NAISA holds annual Sand Creek Massacre commemoration

November 20, 2017

On the day of the Sand Creek Massacre, Chief White Antelope rushed to tell American soldiers his people meant no harm. When the men continued firing, he crossed his arms over his chest and began to sing. Descendents...

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