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January 13, 2026
Who Gets to Be Indian—And Who Decides?
The very American story of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
TL;DR
- Sylvester Long adopted the persona of Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance.
- He claimed to be a full-blooded Blackfoot Indian and an adopted son of a chief.
- Long Lance was also known as a decorated war hero.
- His true heritage was mixed-race, with Black, Cherokee, and white ancestry.
- His life story highlights themes of identity and cultural representation.
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