Historedia
Person

Chief Kicking Bear

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1889–1890

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Chief Kicking Bear, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Wovoka's vision and the start of the Ghost Dance movement

    1889–1890

    Role: Introduced Ghost Dance concept to Lakota

    1. 1889 · Walker River Indian ReservationFounding of the Ghost Dance

      Wovoka founded the Ghost Dance movement in Nevada in 1889, teaching that righteous living and dance would bring peace and prosperity.

    2. January 1, 1889 · Smith Valley areaVision During Solar Eclipse

      Wovoka experienced a prophetic vision during a solar eclipse on January 1, 1889, leading to the founding of the Ghost Dance movement.

    3. 1890 · Among the Lakota peopleSpread to Lakota

      The Ghost Dance spread to the Lakota, who introduced millenarian elements, distinguishing their practice from Wovoka's original teachings.

  2. Wounded Knee Massacre: 7th Cavalry fires on Lakota at Wounded Knee

    1890

    Role: Lakota Chief

    1. 1890-12-29 · Wounded Knee CreekDisarmament Attempt at Wounded Knee

      7th Cavalry ordered Lakota to surrender weapons and leave the military zone, leading to conflict.

Sources

  1. Ghost Dance Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07