sentences:  A member of the family band called the "Cankahuhan" or Soreback Band (Oglala), Short Bull was among those who remained away from the agencies in an attempt to enjoy the traditional life for as long as possible.Short Bull was with the Soreback band on the Tongue River in January 1876 when the government's ultimatum was delivered to the northern bands.Short Bull later recalled that they agreed they would go in to the Red Cloud Agency, located in northwestern Nebraska.