Black Elk (Hehaka Sapa) (c. December 1863 – August 17 or August 19, 1950 (sources differ)) was a famous Wichasha Wakan (Medicine Man or Holy Man) of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux). He participated at about the age of twelve in the Battle of Little Big Horn of 1876, and was wounded in the massacre that occurred at Wounded Knee in 1890. Black Elk married his first wife Katie War Bonnett in 1892. She became a Catholic, and all three of their children were baptized as Catholic. After her death in 1903 he too became baptized, ta ...

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Black Elk

(Sapa Hehaka) Oglala Souix shaman (1863)-1950

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As of the census² of 2000, there are 3,261 people, 1,412 households, and 923 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (5/mi²). There are 1,860 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 95.06% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 2.18% of ...

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Elk County Kansas, Elk County Kansas - Geography, Elk County Kansas - Adjacent counties, Elk County Kansas - Demographics, Elk County Kansas - Cities and towns, Elk County Kansas - Incorporated cities, Elk County Kansas - Unincorporated places, Elk County Kansas - Townships, Elk County Kansas - Education, Elk County Kansas - Unified school districts, Elk County Kansas - Se also

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Numerous - see text. Red Deer (Cervus elaphus), known as elk or wapiti in North America, are the second largest species of deer in the world, after Alces alces (the moose or, in Europe, elk). Red Deer - Subspecies. Cervus elaphus has twenty subspecies in Europe, including some on the endangered species list: Barbary deer (C. e. barbarus), Corsican red deer (C. e. corsicanus), Asiatic hangul or Kashmir deer ( ...

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• Red Deer - In Europe
• Red Deer - History
• Red Deer - In North America
• Red Deer - Cultural aspects
• Red Deer - History
• Red Deer - North American subspecies
• Red Deer - Distribution
• Red Deer - Rocky Mountain Elk
• Red Deer - Roosevelt Elk
• Red Deer - Manitoba Elk
• Red Deer - Tule Elk
• Red Deer - Predators
• Red Deer - Rutting behavior
• Red Deer - External references

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An autobiography (from the Greek auton, 'self', bios, 'life' and graphein, 'write') is a biography written by the subject or composed conjointly with a collaborative writer (styled "as told to" or "with"). The term dates from the late eighteenth century, but the form is much older. Biographers generally rely on a wide variety of documents and viewpoints; an autobiography may be based entirely on the writer's memory. A name for such a work in Antiquity was an apologia, essentially more self-justificat ...

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Bandelier National Monument is a U.S. National Monument consisting of 32,737 acres (132.48 km²) of northern New Mexico, United States. About five-sevenths (23,367 acres (94.56 km²)) of the monument has been designated a wilderness area. The Valles Caldera National Preserve adjoins the monument on the north and east, extending into the Jemez Mountains. The main attraction of the monument for the casual visitor is Frijoles Canyon, containing the (restored) ruins of a number of dwellings, kivas (ceremonial structures) and rock p ...

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As of the census2 of 2000, there are 35,112 people, 14,124 households, and 9,745 families residing in the county. The population density is 16/km² (42/mi²). There are 18,115 housing units at an average density of 8/km² (22/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.96% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.4 ...

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Elk County Pennsylvania, Elk County Pennsylvania - Geography, Elk County Pennsylvania - Demographics, Elk County Pennsylvania - Municipalities, Elk County Pennsylvania - Cities, Elk County Pennsylvania - Boroughs, Elk County Pennsylvania - Townships, Elk County Pennsylvania - Education, Elk County Pennsylvania - Community Junior and Technical Colleges

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Apart from man, the same predators in Europe also inhabit Asia except that there are also Asiatic black bears, dholes, tigers, leopards, and snow leopards that prey on red deer and wapitis. The Irish pound coin features a large red deer. Red Deer - History. Red Deer first appear in fossil records around 13 million years ago in Eurasia. For centuries, the wild deer of Britain were reserved exclusively for royalty to hunt. William I of England introduced the death penalty for killing a deer, an ...

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Red Deer, Red Deer - Subspecies, Red Deer - In Europe, Red Deer - In Asia, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - In North America, Red Deer - Cultural aspects, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - North American subspecies, Red Deer - Distribution, Red Deer - Rocky Mountain Elk, Red Deer - Life cycle, Red Deer - Elk habitat and food, Red Deer - Other Subspecies, Red Deer - Natural enemies, Red Deer - Rutting behavior, Red Deer - External references

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Main articles: Animals of Yellowstone, Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem The dominant tree species in the park is Lodgepole pine, however, varieties of spruce, fir and aspen are also common. There are at least 600 species of trees and plants found in the park, some of which are found nowhere else. Yellowstone is widely considered to be the finest megafauna wildlife habitats in the lower 48 states. Animals found in the park include the majestic American bison (buffalo), grizzly bear, black bear, elk, moose, mule deer, prongho ...

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Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park - Human history, Yellowstone National Park - Forest fires, Yellowstone National Park - Geography, Yellowstone National Park - Geology, Yellowstone National Park - Biology and ecology, Yellowstone National Park - Tourist information

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The ICC currently owns 19 houses on the Central and North Campuses of the University of Michigan. The houses are primarily named after past co-opers and are often known locally by the honoree's last name (e.g. Karl D. Gregory House goes by simply 'Gregory'). Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Central Campus. Black Elk Eugene V. Debs Karl D. Gregory James R. Jones Coretta Scott King Muriel Lester Benjamin Linder Luth ...

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Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Houses, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Central Campus, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - North Campus, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Governance, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Board of Directors, Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan - Committees

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The traditional Carrier way of life was based on a seasonal round, with the greatest activity in the summer when berries were gathered and fish caught and preserved. The mainstay of the economy was fish, especially the several varieties of anadromous salmonids, which were smoked and stored for the winter in large numbers. Hunting and trapping of deer, caribou, moose, elk, black bear, beaver, and rabbit provided meat, fur for clothing, and bone for tools. Other fur-bearing animals, otter, lynx, wolf, marten, fisher, mink, ermine, muskrat and ...

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Dakelh, Dakelh - Social linguistic and political divisions, Dakelh - Geography, Dakelh - Way of Life, Dakelh - Synonymy, Dakelh - Bibliography

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The forests and meadows of Bryce Canyon provide the habitat to support diverse animal life, from birds and small mammals to foxes and occasional Bobcats, Mountain Lions, and Black Bears. Mule Deer are the most common large mammals in the park. Elk and Pronghorn Antelope, which have been reintroduced nearby, sometimes venture into the park. More than 160 species of birds visit the park each year, including swifts and swallows. Most bird species migrate to warmer regions in winter, but jays, ravens, nuthatches, eagles, and owls stay. In ...

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Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park - Geography, Bryce Canyon National Park - Human history, Bryce Canyon National Park - Native American habitation, Bryce Canyon National Park - White exploration and settlement, Bryce Canyon National Park - Creation of the park, Bryce Canyon National Park - More recent history, Bryce Canyon National Park - Geology, Bryce Canyon National Park - Biology, Bryce Canyon National Park - Activities

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Elk (also known as Wapiti, a Shawnee name meaning 'white rump') are an Old World deer species that originated in Eurasia and spread to North America, crossing the Bering Land Bridge during the ice age. North American elk were once considered a separate species, and the Eurasian red deer another species. Scientists now consider the North American Elk and Eurasian red deer to be the same, though distinctions between the two live on in the language. European red deer will interbreed with American elk, when pe ...

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Red Deer, Red Deer - Subspecies, Red Deer - In Europe, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - In North America, Red Deer - Cultural aspects, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - North American subspecies, Red Deer - Distribution, Red Deer - Rocky Mountain Elk, Red Deer - Roosevelt Elk, Red Deer - Manitoba Elk, Red Deer - Tule Elk, Red Deer - Predators, Red Deer - Rutting behavior, Red Deer - External references

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Elk (also known as Wapiti, a Shawnee name meaning 'white rump') are an Old World deer species that originated in Eurasia and spread to North America, crossing the Bering Land Bridge during the ice age. North American elk were once considered a separate species, and the Eurasian red deer another species. Scientists now consider the North American Elk and Eurasian red deer to be the same, though distinctions between the two live on in the language. European red deer will interbreed with American elk, when penned together, and the offspring are ...

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Red Deer, Red Deer - Subspecies, Red Deer - In Europe, Red Deer - In Asia, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - In North America, Red Deer - Cultural aspects, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - North American subspecies, Red Deer - Distribution, Red Deer - Rocky Mountain Elk, Red Deer - Life cycle, Red Deer - Elk habitat and food, Red Deer - Other Subspecies, Red Deer - Natural enemies, Red Deer - Rutting behavior, Red Deer - External references

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Cervus elaphus has twenty subspecies in Europe, Asia, and the Atlas Mountains of North Africa including some on the endangered species list: Eurasian red deer subspecies: Norwegian red deer (C. e. atlanticus), Barbary stag or North African red deer (C. e. barbarus), Corsican red deer (C. e. corsicanus), West European red deer or Swedish red deer/Scandinavian red deer (C. e. elaphus), Central European red deer (C. e. hippelaphus),

Given its varied mountainous terrain and its coasts, lakes, rivers, and forests, British Columbia has long been enjoyed for pursuits like hiking and camping, rock climbing and mountaineering, hunting and fishing. Much of the province is wild or semi-wild, so that populations of very many mammalian species that have become rare in much of the United States still flourish in B.C. Watching animals of various sorts, including a very wide range of birds, has also long been popular. Bears (grizzly and black) live here, as do deer, elk, moos ...

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British Columbia, British Columbia - Geography, British Columbia - Demographics, British Columbia - Parks and Protected Areas, British Columbia - Recreation, British Columbia - Politics, British Columbia - Recall and Initiative, British Columbia - Electoral Reform, British Columbia - History, British Columbia - Famous British Columbians, British Columbia - Maps, British Columbia - Cities

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Elk County Kansas - Unified school districts. See also the complete list of unified school districts in Kansas. West Elk USD 282 Elk Valley USD 283 ...

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Elk County Kansas, Elk County Kansas - Geography, Elk County Kansas - Adjacent counties, Elk County Kansas - Demographics, Elk County Kansas - Cities and towns, Elk County Kansas - Incorporated cities, Elk County Kansas - Unincorporated places, Elk County Kansas - Townships, Elk County Kansas - Education, Elk County Kansas - Unified school districts, Elk County Kansas - Se also

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Cervus elaphus has twenty subspecies in Europe, including some on the endangered species list: Barbary deer (C. e. barbarus), Corsican red deer (C. e. corsicanus), Asiatic hangul or Kashmir deer (C. e. hanglu), Isyubra deer/Manchurian red deer/Izubr stag (C. e. xanthopygos), Szechuan red deer or McNeill's red deer (C. e. macneilli), Shou (C. e. affims) and Yarkand deer (C. e. yarkandanseis). Alshansk or Ala-Shan ...

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Red Deer, Red Deer - Subspecies, Red Deer - In Europe, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - In North America, Red Deer - Cultural aspects, Red Deer - History, Red Deer - North American subspecies, Red Deer - Distribution, Red Deer - Rocky Mountain Elk, Red Deer - Roosevelt Elk, Red Deer - Manitoba Elk, Red Deer - Tule Elk, Red Deer - Predators, Red Deer - Rutting behavior, Red Deer - External references

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Elk County Pennsylvania - Cities. St. Marys Elk County Pennsylvania - Boroughs. Johnsonburg Ridgway Elk County Pennsylvania - Townships. Benezette Township Fox Township Highland Township Horton Township Jay Township Jones Township Millstone Township ...

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Neihardt was born in Sharpsburg, Illinois; his family moved to Wayne, Nebraska, when he was 10. A graduate of Nebraska Normal School in Wayne at the age of 16, he taught in rural schools near Hoskins. Neihardt had been writing poetry since the age of 12; he published his first book, The Divine Enchantment, at the age of 19. The book is based on Hindu mysticism, certainly an ambitious project for a young writer, but a forerunner of many of his p ...

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John Neihardt, John Neihardt - Overview, John Neihardt - Biography, John Neihardt - List of Works

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