Bernie Whitebear | |
|---|---|
 Whitebear in 1971 | |
| Born | Bernard Reyes September 27, 1937 |
| Died | July 16, 2000 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American Indian |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | American Indian activism |
| Spouse | Jessica King |
| Children | 6 |
Bernie Whitebear (September 27, 1937 – July 16, 2000[1]), birth name Bernard Reyes,[2] was an American Indian activist in Seattle, Washington, a co-founder of the Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB), the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, and the Daybreak Star Cultural Center, established on 20 acres of land acquired for urban Indians in the city.[3]