Head Running BunnyAatsista-Mahkan or Running Bunny (c. 1833 - likely 24 January 1911) was a head of the Siksika First Country

Head Running Bunny

Aatsista-Mahkan or Running Bunny (c. 1833 - likely 24 January 1911) was a head of the Siksika First Country. He was the child of Akamukai (Many Swans), head of the Biters band, and following the demise of his dad in 1871, Aatsista-Mahkan assumed command over the band. He was known for his liberality and thoughtfulness, and for his reliable assurance of his loved ones.

In 1877 , he was a signatory to Arrangement 7, however he and his kin kept on following the buffalo until 1881, when he and his kin were assigned to choose a hold, 60 miles east of the present Calgary, Alberta.

Running Bunny was naturally introduced to an unmistakable family. His more seasoned sibling Many Swans, who took their dad's name, was head of Biters band of Siksikas to which they had a place. As a teen and youthful hero, Running Bunny had not played out any incredible deeds deserving of acknowledgment until his sibling loaned him an ornament said to have otherworldly abilities produced using a mirror finished with falcon feathers, ermine skins, and jaybird feathers. Running Hare was effective during his very first strike as a fighter, acquiring himself two foe ponies which he caught and talented to Many Swans. Comparable accomplishment during following endeavors brought about Many Swans giving Running Bunny the ornament as a gift. Expression of Running Bunny's prosperity spread all through the Biters band and many alluded to him as the "youthful boss" before he procured or was delegated any administrative role in the band.