Bear River Massacre Commemoration

The History of the Baker Massacre was told by each speaker and how it was told to them. The people that escaped the massacre could only tell what happened to them.

Carol Murray and Lea Whitford give a presentation of the history and overview of the Baker Massacre. Their presentation is called, Reflections: Bear River Massacre of 1870. Learning and Teachings from Pikunii.

The Interpretation of a pictograph story by Carol Murray and Lea Whitford. There was a Buffalo Hide Painted by Bull Chain. It was painted in the "Blackfeet Narrative style" it depicts the Baker Massacre of 1870.

Montana governor's office representatives attended the commemoration. It was the 20th anniversary compiling all research together. History about the Army looking for Mountain Chief band, come upon Heavy Runner, "Tail Feather Comes over the Hill"

Searching the Bear River Massacre site for original location and documentation. Various speakers tell of the historical significance of this day while offerings and honor songs accompany the commemoration.

This was recorded during covid and was attended virtually by all the attendees. Various speakers spoke on different topics on the history including, Why BCC has taken responsibility of hosting Bear River Massacre Commemoration.

Remembering the 1870 Bear River Massacre with various speakers virtually and in person.