apr 19, 1884 - Potlatch and Tamanawas Banned
Description:
Potlatches and Tamanawas winter dances were outlawed.The Act was changed in 1884, which gave men the ability to leave property to their wives in their will. It had to go before an Indian agent first and they would decide if the wife had "good moral character” .
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Date:
apr 19, 1884
Now
~ 141 years ago