Little Bear (Cree)

Little Bear
âyimisîs
ᐋᔨᒥᓰᐢ
Little Bear in 1895
Cree leader
Personal details
Died1921
ChildrenFour Souls
ParentBig Bear
NicknameMacquettoquet

Little Bear (born âyimisîs, ᐋᔨᒥᓰᐢ [1] or Macquettoquet - Little Big Bear) was a Cree leader who lived in the District of Alberta, Idaho Territory, Montana Territory, and District of Saskatchewan regions of Canada and the United States, in the 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his participation in the 1885 North-West Rebellion, which was fought in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

  1. ^ Itwewina Cree Dictionary],(Little Big Bear) "âyimisîs" Itwewina Cree Dictionary