Bull Creek massacre, ignored from "summary" of Bury My Heart at Wonded Knee by Dee Alexander Brown
The Bull Creek massacre was an incident in which a group of Native Americans were brutally and wrongfully attacked by the U.S. military. This event is largely forgotten in the history books, despite the immense tragedy and suffering that it caused.- On the 23rd of December, 1864, a massacre occurred near Bull Creek in what is now known as Arizona. This horrendous event has gone largely unchecked and uninvestigated for over 150 years with no proper recognition given to those whose lives were taken.
- Evidence suggests the rate of casualties was in excess of one hundred men, women and children of the Navajo Nation who were forced from their ancestral lands by US military forces. In the chaos of the tragedy and subsequent cover-up it is believed that hundreds more may have been killed.
- This unforgettable episode encapsulated the tumultuous times surrounding relationships between Indigenous Americans and settlers during the 19th century, yet, despite its significance, it continues to be largely forgotten and ignored today.
- Biased official records depict a one-sided perspective of the incident which fail to fully capture the anguish felt by those wronged. To properly remember this turning point in Native American history we must uncover the full truth of what happened and ensure all victims receive appropriate recognition.
