Great Protector

Mo'n-Sho'n A-ki-Da Tonka (Great Protector of the Land) was a Little Osage warrior, orator, and statesman who lived near present-day Arrow Rock. In 1805, he was part of a delegation that visited President Thomas Jefferson in Washington, D.C. and was given the name Big Soldier by US government officials. When he met Major George C. Sibley, who built the first house in Arrow Rock to establish trade with the Osage people, Big Soldier shared his observations on settlers in the area. In Great Protector, we meet these men and learn of their differing perspectives about life and the future.

This performance by the Voices of Arrow Rock will be the focus of this refresher training session. Coordinator Mike Kateman will provide some pre-reading materials and will host a follow-up Zoom session on Monday, April 7 at noon to discuss the performance and the issues it raises. (Alternative time can be arranged.)

$25. Registration due by Wednesday, April 2 at midnight. Register here>