White Bird (Native American leader)
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White Bird (Peo-peo-hix-hiix, piyóopiyo x̣ayx̣áyx̣ or more correctly Peopeo Kiskiok Hihih - "White Goose"), also referred to as White Pelican (died 1892), was leader, war chief and tooat (Shaman or Prophet) of the Lamátta or Lamtáama band of the Nez Perce tribe with the Lamata village along the Salmon River.[1] His band and the village took its name from Lahmatta ("area with little snow"), by which White Bird Canyon was known to the Nez Perce.
Quick Facts Nez Perce tribe, Lamátta band leader, Personal details ...
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Peo-peo-hix-hiix | |
Nez Perce tribe, Lamátta band leader | |
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Died | March 6, 1892 Pincher Creek |
Cause of death | Murder |
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