"" Running Rabbit: Aatsista-Mahkan or Running Rabbit
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Monday, May 7, 2018

Aatsista-Mahkan or Running Rabbit

Chief of the Biters band

During the autumn of 1871, chief Many Swans, the chief of the Biters band of the Siksika nation and brother of Running Rabbit, died resulting in Running Rabbit being appointed as chief of the biters. During his career as a band chief he was noted for his kindness, generosity and intelligence.
When Running Rabbit was among his band, his men were invited to eat, smoke, tell stories every day. He was generous. He gave his running horses out during hunts. Running Rabbit had four wives; two put up Sun Dances. He was kind to children and women.
— -Descendent of Running Rabbit
Chief Running Rabbit
Due to his intelligence and kindness, Running Rabbit was often looked upon to settle disputes within the band and nation.

Other sources for information about Running Rabbit include those found on this link: Search Results Running Rabbit Indian Chief

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