Here's why:
* Writing Systems: Most Native American tribes did not have written languages at the time of the Battle of Little Bighorn (1876). Oral storytelling and traditions were the primary ways of preserving history.
* Perspective: The Battle of Little Bighorn was a significant victory for the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, but the event was often viewed as a defeat for the U.S. Army. It's understandable that the focus of accounts might have been on the American perspective.
However, there are some ways Native American voices have been preserved regarding the battle:
* Oral Histories: Many Native American elders passed down their accounts of the battle through generations. Some of these stories were later recorded by anthropologists and historians.
* Contemporary Accounts: Some Native Americans, like the Lakota Chief Sitting Bull, were interviewed by journalists and historians after the battle. Their perspectives provide valuable insight into the event.
* Art and Symbols: Native American art and symbols often depicted scenes from the battle, providing visual narratives of the event.
Therefore, while there isn't a single written chronicle of the Battle of Little Bighorn written by a Native American, there are many valuable sources that offer Native perspectives on the event.