Beautifying Bird facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beautifying Bird
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| Nay-naw-ong-gay-be, Na-naw-ong-ga-be, Ne-na-nang-eb, Nenaa'angebi | |
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| Prairie Rice Lake Band, Lake Superior Chippewa leader | |
| Succeeded by | Wabashish |
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| Born | 1794 |
| Died | 1855 |
| Spouse | Niigi'o or Niguio |
| Children | Sons Wabashish (John White), Gishkitawag (Joe White); Daughters Poskin (Mary Goose - md. Andrew Tainter), Wabikwe (Charlotte "Lottie" - md. Edward Dingley and Thad Thayer), Chingway (Maggie White - md. Kirk H. White), and Aazhawigiizhigokwe "Ashaweia" (md. Joe Koveo, James Bracklin and Samuel Barker). |
Chief Beautifying Bird (also known as Dressing Bird) was an important leader of the Lake Superior Chippewa people. His name in the Ojibwe language was Nay-naw-ong-gay-be, which means "Bird that Fixes-up Its Wing-feathers." He was born in 1794 and passed away in 1855.
Chief Beautifying Bird was the main leader of the Prairie Rice Lake Band. This group of the Chippewa lived near what is now Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He was known for being a great speaker. He was also the father of Aazhawigiizhigokwe, a famous Ojibwe woman warrior.
The Wisconsin Historical Society describes Chief Beautifying Bird as being "less than medium height and size." They also noted that he had "intelligent features."
Chief Beautifying Bird's Family
Chief Nenaa'angebi belonged to the Merman Clan (Nibiinaabe-doodem). This information comes from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
He was one of two twin sons born to Chief Ozaawindib. His father gave his twin brother to another group of Ojibwe and Dakota people. This was done to create peace and give them a leader. His twin brother became known as Chief Shagobay/Zhaagobe .
Chief Nenaa'angebi's wife was named Niigi'o. Together, they had two sons and four daughters.
Life and Treaties
Chief Nenaa'angebi signed important agreements called the Treaties of La Pointe in 1842 and 1854. These treaties were agreements between the Ojibwe people and the United States government.
After the 1854 treaty, his band joined with the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. They were given land to live on together. Sadly, Chief Nenaa'angebi passed away in 1855 before he could see all the promises of the 1854 treaty come true.
He was buried near a tall hill at Prairie Farm. The Wisconsin Historical Society placed a special marker there to remember him. They also have a portrait of him in their library in Madison, Wisconsin.
His Legacy
Chief Nenaa'angebi's oldest son, "Wabashish," became the new chief after his father. He led the Prairie Rice Lake community.
However, soon after, a leader named Shák'pí attacked the band. Chief Nenaa'angebi's wife, Niigi'o, was badly hurt in this attack and later died. She was buried near the Red Cedar River in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
During this attack, Chief Nenaa'angebis daughter, Aazhawigiizhigokwe, bravely defended her village. She killed Shák'pís son, who was also her cousin.
