Lai, Kevin Soon-Sian2015-05-272015-05-272015https://hdl.handle.net/1794/18907Single pdf posterThis research examines the circumstances surrounding Northern Paiute Chief Egan’s rise to prominence leading up the Bannock-Paiute War of 1878. I argue that despite his Cayuse ancestry, Chief Egan’s wisdom, loyalty and bravery made him the prime choice to act as leader over the course of the rebellion against Agent William Rinehart and the U.S. government at the Malheur Reservation. This research helps to redefine what it means to truly be part of a Native American tribe, by blood or acculturation, in addition to contributing original research concerning Northern Paiute cultural identity, loyalty, and responsibility.en-USAll Rights Reserved.Northern PaiutePacific NorthwestNative AmericansSnake WarOregonOther