Earl Old Person
Earl Old Person (April 13, 1929 – October 13, 2021)[1] was an American Native political leader. He was Chief of the Blackfeet tribe in Montana.[2]
Earl Old Person | |
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 Earl Old Person in 2012 | |
| Born | April 13, 1929 |
| Died | October 13, 2021 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | Blackfeet |
| Occupation | Tribal leader |
| Years active | 1954-2021 |
| Known for | Honorary lifetime Chief of the Blackfeet Nation |
In 1993, Old Person delivered the first State of the Indian Nation address to the Montana Legislature.[3]
On October 13, 2021, Old Person died from cancer in Browning, Montana at the age of 92.[4][5]
Earl Old Person Media
Earl Old Person at Montana ExpoPark in 2018, wearing the traditional headdress granted to him many years earlier when he was inducted into the Kainai Chieftainship.
References
- ↑ "Kyiyo: Native American Student Association". Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ↑ William L. Bryan, Montana's Indians: yesterday and today, Farcountry Press, 1996, p.66 ISBN 1-56037-064-5
- ↑ Drake, Phil (October 13, 2021). "Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person dies at 92". Helena Independent Record.
- ↑ "Longtime Chief & Chairman of the Blackfeet Tribe passes away at 92 - Blackfeet Nation/Blackfeet Tribal Business Council". www.facebook.com. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person dies at 92". Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
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