This symposium explores Crow history, the role of the Crow scouts, and the continuing impact of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The program creates space for community voices and descendant reflections alongside historical scholarship. Presentations and panels will examine the historical circumstances that led to the 1876 campaign, the experiences of the Crow scouts who served with the United States Army, and how these events shaped Crow history and identity in the years that followed.
By bringing together scholars, community members, and descendants of the scouts, the symposium seeks to deepen public understanding of this complex history and encourage thoughtful discussion about the meaning of the battle and its legacy 150 years later. The program will explore the historical context of Crow participation in the campaign, the personal experiences of the scouts, and the ways in which these stories have been remembered and interpreted across generations.
The symposium is significant because it will commemorate the Crow scouts’ participation in an important moment in American history, explain the reasons for their actions, and dispel stereotypes related to Crow motivations before and during the battle.