Everything Everywhere Daily · Thursday, September 24, 2026
After a brutal surprise attack by Colonel John Gibbon's men at Big Hole, the Nez Perce, now led by Chief Joseph, sought refuge with the Crow nation. However, the Crow turned them away for fear of being seen as collaborators, leading Chief Joseph to commit to taking his people to Canada to join Sitting Bull.
“Tragedy struck when Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce finally reached the Crow nation safely, only to be turned away for fear that they would be treated as collaborators.”
“Denied safe harbor by the Crow, Chief Joseph committed to taking his people to Canada, where they would join with the great Sioux chief Sitting Bull.”