John Yellow Bird Steele
John Yellow Bird Steele | |
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| President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe | |
| In office December 2014 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Brewer |
| Succeeded by | Troy "Scott" Weston |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Theresa Two Bulls |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Brewer |
| In office 2006–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Alex White Plume |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Two Bulls |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Dean Salway |
| Succeeded by | Cecilia Fire Thunder |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Wilber Between Lodges |
| Succeeded by | Harold Dean Salway |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Dean Salway |
| Succeeded by | Wilber Between Lodges |
| Vice-President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe | |
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Tribal Council Representative from the Wounded Knee District | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1945 Rockyford, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Anna Little Dog |
John Yellow Bird Steele is an American politician. He was the President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe for 14 years. Akim Reinhardt described him as "arguably the most successful Pine Ridge politician of the IRA era".