1909 - first publication of the "Smoking the Pipe of Peace" at Miami University

1888 - Nov.

In the 1860's, Miami University (Oh) was already appropriating Native American culture with the "Smoking the Pipe of Peace" - a popular tradition during Commencement Week Class Day activities. "Sachems" (often dressed as "Indian Chiefs") would roast other students verbally, and then share in the pipe to make peace.

This tradition was first seen in a 1909 issue of The Miami Student.









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