Bernie Whitebear 1937-2000

---

A Native American activist of the Colville Confederated Tribes. He famously led the 1970 peaceful occupation of Fort Lawton in Seattle, which resulted in the establishment of the Daybreak Star Cultural Center.

 

Biographical Overview

• Lived from 1937 to 2000
• Born: Jan 1, 1937, Nespelem, WA
• Died: Jan 1, 2000, Seattle, WA

 

Historical Events

• No referenced events linked

 

Entry Details

---

Related Online Resources

• No external online resources or related links found

 

Last updated: 2026-10-07