Grant Peace Policy of 1871-1881
Struck by the Ree was a devout Christian. Under the Grant peace policy of 1871-1881, the federal government assigned Indian reservations to certain Christian denominations, regardless of the Indian people's wishes. Struck By The Ree opposed this policy and responded to the government with these words: “My opposition to your plans is a sincere and conscientious duty to the Great Spirit, which I desire to discharge. I made up my mind on this subject twenty-two years ago. I wish to put the instruction of the youth of my tribe into the hands of the Blackrobes; I consider them alone the depositories of the ancient and true faith of Jesus Christ, and we are free to hear and follow them...Since my first talk with the Blackrobes I have no other thought but to embrace the ancient religion of Jesus Christ, if I can make myself worthy. My mind is made up.”
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