Carlos Montezuma
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Medicine, Health
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Doctors, Physicians, Nurses
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, American History 1878-1900, American Indian History
Article abstract: Carlos Montezuma was one of the first American Indians to earn a physician's degree and practice European American medicine on reservations.
In the mid-1860's, Carlos Montezuma was born to Yavapai parents in central or southern Arizona. He received the name “Wassaja,” meaning “signaling” or “beckoning.” Wassaja's childhood was far from peaceful, as during that decade European Americans were mining and settling the area and indigenous peoples were maintaining warfare with one another. In 1871, Pimas attacked the Yavapais and abducted...
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