| Summary: | August Little Soldier - Sahnish/Mandan 1966-1968 August Little Soldier's father was Clarence Little Soldier and his mother's name was Wilena Young Bear. He was elected to the tribal business council in 1966, he representing the district of Beaver Creek. While in office, Little Soldier was an advocate for creating a strong economic infrastructure for the tribes. Tn 1966, he was appointed to the National Indian Education Advisory Board and served through 1971. He also served as chairman of the Council of American Indian Ministries (' 1962-1970), and was a board member of the United Church of Christ, a position he held for 10 years. He was the first American Indian elected to such a high post in any American church. In 1978, August Little Soldier was elected vice-chair of the council and served in that position from 1978 to 1981. Upon leaving office, he was instrumental in establishing the first all American Indian Rodeo Association. Today, he is sought after and recognized as an authority on the Knife River villages. He is one of the last keepers of one of the Dead Grass Society whistles. Vincent Malnourie - (Teehuunniinax' Leader) Sahnish 1968-1970, 1972-1974 Vincent Malnourie was born on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation on March 21,1910. His parents were Charles and Daisy Little Sioux-Duckett-Malnourie. He graduated from high school at the Sherman Institute, Riverside, California in 1932. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 30 years and retired in 1968. Malnourie was active in Fort Berthold tribal affairs and upon his retirement was elected tribal chairman of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation and served two terms. He was a member of the Sahnish Traditional Dead Grass Society and held one of the singing sticks for the society, Malnourie worked hard to revive the Old Scout Society, which actively honors deceased Sahnish Indian scouts. The ceremony takes place on Memorial Day in the community of White Shield. Malnourie was an accomplished well-known Sahnish Indian singer and grass dancer and was noted for his ability to lead in cultural events and activities. He worked hard to revive and retain the Sahnish culture for his people. He died in February of 1979. Chapter Seven - Tribal-State Relationships 445
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