In a given encampment, usually under a minor chief, there is seldom more than two or three hundred individuals.

Only two minor chiefs responded with a promise of aid in the upcoming battle.

Blackfoot bands often had minor chiefs in addition to an appointed head chief.

The minor chiefs might have been consulted previously but did not attend the meeting.

Because of his role in the disputed 1804 treaty, the tribe reduced their support of Quashquame and made him a minor chief.

One minor chief, Blue Jacket, died in the battle.

A captain's uniform, "Better than mine," Ketchum pointed out, went to each of the minor chiefs.

That night Owaza made camp just outside a tiny village of a minor chief, who was weak in warriors.

Only the exception beauty was kept to service the commanders and minor chiefs.

They were relegated to a line of nobility called 'eiki si'i, or "a minor chief without importance."