That comes with work ethic and wanting to be a learner of the game, Whitecloud added. Virden is also where he connected with BSU and former assistant coach Ted Belisle. The two have known each other for a long time, and it shows in their consistent two-way defending. When the War of 1812 began, some Ioways joined some Sacs and Foxes to fight on the side of the British, who were trying to chase the Americans out of Missouri. He will wear jersey No. So I owe a lot to him for bringing me in here.”. The following is a selected list of books, articles, and manuscripts about White Cloud in the research centers of The State Historical Society of Missouri. The United States government wanted to teach the Ioways to farm in the same way that their white neighbors did. This season Whitecloud has played primarily alongside Baudry, a sophomore and fellow Manitoban.

He never fed me any lies, and he was always straight-up with me about where their plan was for me and what they thought about me and my skill level was at. Whitecloud recently finished his sophomore year with Bemidji State University where he registered four goals and 14 assists in 36 games. The land west of the old boundary line and east of the Missouri River was called the Platte country after the Platte River that ran through it. The son of an Ioway leader named Péchan (pronounced PE-chan), or “Crane,” died in the battle. The Arabia Steamboat Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, houses the remains of the cargo from a steamboat that sank on the Missouri River in 1856. There’s no words to describe it. Olson, Greg. We have a lot of trust in Zach, he’s just a really well-rounded hockey player.”.

All of these names have been forgotten and we only know that he was called White Cloud. For his career at Bemidji State, Whitecloud recorded 36 points (7 G, 29 A) in 77 games. -Appeared in all 41 games as a freshman for the Beavers in 2016-17 and recorded 17 points (3 G ,14 A). When White Cloud was still too young to have had a chance to prove himself as a warrior, some Dakota Sioux men killed his father, MaHága (pronounced ma-HA-ga), or “Wounding Arrow,” in an ambush. Sometimes Native Americans were so desperate for food that they raided the nearby villages of other tribes. Vegas Golden Knights. Instead of following the Missouri River north of Kansas City, the old state border ran directly north from the city. As they traveled, the Omahas met a small group of Ioways and, believing they were bandits, attacked them. Whitecloud’s strong two-way play, and his ability to read the game, has made him one of BSU head coach Tom Serratore’s most trusted blueliners. “Part of the big thing coming in here as a first-year guy, I believe, is that you can’t be afraid to make mistakes,” he said.
Zach Whitecloud (Dakota/Sioux) made his NHL debut Thursday night for the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta. “The inaugural year that Bemidji State University and Sanford center honored American Indians of the area was 2013,” said Cyrus Pansch, the director of marketing and sales at the Sanford Center. This name comes from MaxúThka (pronounced mock-WHO-thka), which means “White Cloud” in the language of the Ioway people. “Two Portraits, Two Legacies: Anglo-American Artists View Chief White Cloud.”. Stay connected through regional and annual events, social gatherings and alumni programs and publications.
A member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State, Bemidji State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer. Zach Whitecloud (born November 28, 1996) is a Dakota Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). White Cloud said no, demanding instead that the United States government settle the matter by punishing in the courts the Omaha men who were responsible for the murder of Crane’s son.

As his freshman year winds down, Whitecloud might not be scoring at the same pace he was in junior hockey (just 10 points in 30 games), but he’s been doing everything else a coaching staff could ask of a young defenseman. Just being a unit that can go out there and get things done, that’s a big thing for us. The Brandon, Manitoba native was an AHCA Honors First "All American Scholars" recipient this season following his sophomore campaign. “My dad put me on skates at two, and I never really looked back,” he said. At 2,341 miles in length, the Missouri River is one of the longest rivers in North America and a major waterway in the central United States.

The government was slow to act and two years later twelve frustrated Ioway men took matters into their own hands. The Sac and Fox Indians were sometimes allies and sometimes enemies of the Ioways. Complete player biography and stats. Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Zach Whitecloud, 1996-11-28 Brandon, MB, CAN Canada. Some of the decisions he made were not popular with the United States government and others made some of his own people angry.

The Omahas were worried that they would be attacked by a band of Sac and Fox warriors, who were rumored to be in the area. He’s suited up in all 30 games this season—the only freshman to do so—and plays in nearly every important situation. The series speaks for itself,” he said. White Cloud helped the U.S. government arrest eight of the Ioways who were responsible for the raid.

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With the help of the Sacs and Foxes, the Ioways were able to hunt as far south as the. Like all Ioway children of his time, White Cloud had many names. In addition to hosting Native Nations Night on Friday, the first-place Beavers are hosting second-place Michigan Tech in a Western Collegiate Hockey Association series that will be doubly-special for Whitecloud. “Mahaskah.”, _____. He scored BSU’s only goal at last weekend’s North Star Cup, potting his second of the season in last Friday’s 2-1 loss to St.

In June 1831 a group of Omaha Indians traveled along the Missouri River to their village with a shipment of food, clothing, and money the government had paid them as part of a treaty settlement. “That’s a big part of the recruiting process, finding someone you can trust and a team you can trust. White Cloud joined the side of the Americans but instead of fighting, he and the Ioways who supported him, moved to western Missouri to be away from the violence.

vegasgoldenknights.com is the official Web site of the Vegas Golden Knights. We’re both good two-way players.”. -Appeared in 36 games for Bemidji State during the 2017-18 season and recorded 18 points (4 G, 14 A). Gifts to BSU help fund scholarships, student recruitment, faculty research and capital improvements. Bemidji State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. “From a First Nations perspective, I know a lot of kids who don’t get their first pair of skates until they’re 18, 19 and start working their first jobs. All links will open in a new tab. The Society is not responsible for the content of the following websites: Dougherty, John (1791-1860), Letter Book, 1826-1829 (C2292). Keep up with the latest news about student success, faculty achievement and university advancement. At that time, Missouri’s western border was different than it is today.

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I was very lucky in that perspective, to be able to play the game I love and do it for as long as I have.”. Because Wounding Arrow was an Ioway leader, White Cloud was expected to take his father’s place. The government also agreed to provide the tribe with a blacksmith, farm machinery, tools, and cattle. A few days later, the Ioways signed a treaty that sold all of the Platte country and western Iowa to the United States. Foley. As he became a man and proved his bravery in battle, he may have chosen a name to remind others of his courage, or to mark an important event in his life. Notes: During Friday’s game, the Beavers will celebrate Native Nations Night, with discount tickets available for all tribal members ($12 adults, $5 youth (17 and under).

2 (January 2005), pp. BSU is recognized as one of the best regional state universities in the Midwest, and for good reason. Fans can follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

BEMIDJI—When Zach Whitecloud was going through his college commitment process, he wasn’t aware of the Bemidji area’s large Native American population or influence. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners William Foley and his family and the Maloof family. We offer over 65 majors with built-in opportunities for real-world experience. “Just the history around it. There was not enough wildlife to feed the growing number of settlers and Native Americans living in the Platte country.

All three Ioways also had their portraits painted by the famous American artist, Charles Bird King. The Society’s call numbers follow the citations in brackets. Basketball[edit] Ron Baker, Citizen Potawatomi EuroLeague player, formerly with the New York Knicks Ryneldi Becenti – First Native American to play in the WNBA. While the process was long and difficult, the Ioway have survived. Get active. Even after Missouri entered the Union as the twenty-fourth state in 1821, many Indian nations had rights to large parts of the state’s land. “(Belisle) being a fellow aboriginal member himself, I kind of connected in a big way there and he was a great person to me, someone I trusted,” Whitecloud said. BEMIDJI—When Zach Whitecloud was going through his college commitment process, he wasn’t aware of the Bemidji area’s large Native American population or influence. It's where your interests connect you with your people. His 14 assists ranked second on the team. “The northern Minnesota region is highly populated with indigenous peoples, and to be playing at a school that only has one aboriginal person on its team is pretty cool and pretty special,” said Whitecloud, who is a member of the Dakota Band of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, located in western Manitoba.