The Right of Remembrance: 1864 Sand Creek Massacre
Wed., April 1st, 12pm Eastern Time, ONLINE via Zoom
In this presentation, Sand Creek descendant Chris Tall Bear shares the heavy history of the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre, from the political failures that preceded it to the role of religious institutions in its execution. We will walk through the landscape of the Methodist Church’s apology and the creation of a National Historic Site dedicated to the “Right of Remembrance.” This is a story of resilience: moving from a history of erasure toward a future rooted in truth-telling and ancestral honor.
Chris Tall Bear (Southern Cheyenne) is a member of the Cheyenne Council of 44, the traditional leadership of the Cheyenne people. As the Owner / Principal of Tall Bear LLC, he brings over two decades of experience serving the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes on various boards and commissions, including as a former representative for the Sand Creek Massacre Memorial committee. His past civic leadership further extends to the City of Norman’s Human Rights Commission and Reapportionment Committee. Currently, he provides expertise as a tribal advisor for the Stephenson Cancer Center’s C3PO grant and serves as a part-time Tribal Public Health Advisor for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI).
With gratitude,
The Zen Peacemakers Team


