Identity area
Type of entity
Person
Authorized form of name
McLean, George
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Chief walking buffalo
Walking Buffalo
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Description area
Dates of existence
1870-1967
History
Walking Buffalo (born Tatanga Mani, also known as George McLean), Stoney-Nakoda leader, statesman, philosopher (born 20 March 1870 in the Bow River Valley near Morley, AB; died 27 December 1967 in Banff, AB). Walking Buffalo was present at the signing of Treaty 7 (1877) and later served as a respected leader in Bearspaw First Nation until his death. Walking Buffalo preached world peace and, in 1959, journeyed around the globe to spread this word. He was a strong advocate for protecting the environment and Indigenous rights and culture.