Resistance: 1869 & 1885
Canada: The Northwest Campaign, 1885
Alternate Title
National Atlas of Canada 5th Edition
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Geographical Services Division
Surveys and Mapping Branch
Energy
Mines and Resources Canada
Description
Shows 1885 boundaries, reserves and settlements with routes taken by Batoche and Battleford Column, Alberta Field Force, Northwest Mounted Police and resistance forces. Lists names of individuals involved in both sides of the conflict.
Canadian History - Historic Sites and Monuments - Batoche
Archival » Archival Items
Description
File containing correspondence relating to the involvement of Indigenous people in celebrations at the historical site of Batoche, the development of a scholarship fund, a meeting between the Indigenous and Metis leaders with public officials about the Batoche celebration, and correspondence about the development of the historic site. File also includes historical notes about Batoche, including information about the Northwest Resistance, and record of Indigenous and Metis peoples killed in the 'North West Rebellion' (found in a tour guide entitled "Fish Creek - Batoche").
"Canon T. Clarke a Veteran of the West--In 50 Years Has Seen the West Transformed."
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a newspaper article from The Journal newspaper published in Melfort, Saskatchewan Volume 18, May, 1927 (one page). It is a brief summary of Thomas Clarke's life in the West as a missionary for the Anglican church from May 1877 to May 1927. He was mainly an educator of Aboriginal children on reserves and at Battleford Industrial School. He also gives a brief account of his involvement in the North-West rebellion in 1885.
Capt. Stewart.- Sketch. - [1885?].
Documents & Presentations
Description
Portrait sketch of Captain Stewart, commanding officer of the Rocky Mountain Rangers, in full uniform.
Historical note:
The Rocky Mountain Rangers, under Captain Stewart, and the Moose Mountain Scouts, under Captain White, were also put in commission for service during the 1885 Resistance.Carlton Trail
Documents & Presentations
Description
This folder contains items relating to Edgar Mapletoft's design of a sign marking the Carlton Trail at Frenchman's Butte. Included is a photograph of the completed sign and a photocopy of a page of information about Frenchman's Butte Museum.
Caroline Vandale Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Caroline Vandale
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Mrs. Vandale was born in Carlton in 1902. She shares what her father told her about the cause of the Riel Rebellion. She also talks about the Metis people in relation to the Depression, WWI, WWII, and the attitudes of police, teachers, government agencies, etc. towards the Metis people.
Casualties of 1885 Battle Honoured
Alternate Title
Batoche an Emotional Celebration
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 8, August 2010, p. 1,8
Description
Comments on the celebration at Batoche commemorating the 125th anniversary of the battle and the various activities held during the event.
Article found on page 1 and continued by scrolling to page 8.
Cemetery Project Highlights Métis Community of Batoche
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Karon Shmon
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 8, August 2012, p. 11
Description
Comments on a guide book which lists people interred in marked and unmarked graves in the Saint Antoine-de-Padoue Cemetery, Batoche National Historic Site.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.
Chakikum (Splashing Water) - Portrait
Images » Photographs
Description
Portrait of Chakikum (Splashing Water) of the Willow Cree Band. On reverse is information relating to Chakikum and location of photographs of him.
Historical note:
Chakikum (Splashing Water) of the Willow Cree Band, returned to Canada after a ten-year exile in the United States, when the Canadian government offered an amnesty to participants in the North West Rebellion.Changes Come to the Canadian Prairies
Alternate Title
Horizons: Canada's Emerging Identity
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[Michael Cranny]
Description
Focuses on the numbered treaties and their effect on First Nations and the Métis, and the causes and impacts of the North-West Resistance. Intended for Grade 10 Social Studies students.
Chapter from Horizons: Canada's Emerging Identity, 2nd Edition, by Michael Cranny.
Chapter 8: The Métis
Documents & Presentations
Description
Highlights development of Métis identity and culture and the conflict between colonists and residents of the Red River which culminated in the Red River Resistances of 1869 and 1885. Student handout for use with Chapter from Grade 7 Social Studies textbook Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada by Daniel Francis; contributing authors Angus Scully and Jill Germain.
Chapter 9: The Métis Rise Up
Alternate Title
[Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives]
Unit 3: After Confederation
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
[David Rees
Darrell Anderson Gerrits
Gratien Allaire]
Description
Focuses on the causes of the Métis Resistances and their implications for the province of Manitoba and Canada as a whole. Intended for use in Grade 7 Social Studies classes.
Chapter from Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives by David Rees, Darrell Anderson Gerrits, and Gratien Allaire.
Chapter XVI -- "An Indian Murder Case"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "An Indian Murder Case". This first section describes, via Peter Hourie account, a murder near the Mission at Lebret. The next section, entitled "Star Blanket", concern's Star Blanket's actions during the 1885 Resistance. The final section, "Star Blanket's Statement" is his account of his involvement in the Resistance taken by Hawkes during an interview at Joseph La Roque's house.
Chapter XX -- "The Rebellion of 1885"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." The chapter is entitled "The Rebellion of 1885". The first section, "A Retrospect", is a brief introduction to the Resistance. It further broken down into "The Grievances" and the "Bill of Rights".
Chapter XXI -- "Rebellion"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII, "Rebellion". A summary of the events concerning the 1885 Resistance. Hawkes separates the sections into "The Fighting", "Fish Creek", "Batcoche", "Captain Howard and his Gatling Gun", "Cut Knife", "The Alberta Field Force: Frenchman's Butte", "The Ballad of the Near-Battle of Cussed Creek". The chapter includes images of the North West Mounted Police guard room, Regina Barracks, Tourand's Home, the stone house at Warman Ferry, an old house in Duck Lake, Old Mill at Duck Lake, Store at Duck Lake, the remains of the old convent at St. Laurent, "Riel's Councillors".
Chapter XXIII -- "Prince Albert And The Rebellion"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XIII, "Prince Albert and the Rebellion". A short account of the Resistance and its effects on Prince Albert by the Editor of the Prince Albert newspaper. Two images included (Telegraph trail and view of Prince Albert in the 1880s).
Chapter XXVI -- "How Big Tom Hourie Swam the Saskatchewan In Running Ice with Dispatches"
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XXVI, "How Big Tom Hourie Swam the Saskatchewan In Running Ice with Dispatches". An account of Tom Hourie's legendary service, swimming part of the South Saskatchewan River in order to deliver a message from Middleton to Irvine.
Chapter XXX -- "Louis Riel's End"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People
E-Books
Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XXX discusses the execution of Riel and the national reaction before and after. There are several quotations from Riel and his final letter to his mother appears in full.
Extract from The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People by John Hawkes.
Charles Trottier
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Photograph. Caption: "Charles Trottier was named a member of Riel's governing council for his efforts in bringing Whitecap and his band to Batoche."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Charlie Chief 1 Interviewer
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Charlie Chief
Alphonse Littlepoplar
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview of Charlie Chief who discusses the a Grass Dance, Round Dance and Sioux Dance (including songs). Also included are songs. The discusses the difference between old and new ways. Alphonse Littlepoplar is the intterpreter
Chief One Arrow Comes Home
Alternate Title
Historians Chided for Misinformation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 1,6
Description
Looks at moving the remains of Chief One Arrow from St. Boniface, Manitoba to his home at One Arrow First Nation, Saskatchewan.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 6.
Chief One Arrows Spirit Returns Home to People
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, August 31, 2007, p. A11
Description
Describes how a series of misunderstandings, poor interpretation and hysteria contributed to a unjust sentence for the Willow Cree leader and restrictions for the Beardy's Band.
Chief Pakan
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Photograph.. Caption: "Pakan or James Seenum, a Woods Cree leader, expected a larger reserve than that allowed for under the treaty. Despite his dispute with the government, he would remain loyal during the rebellion."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Chief Red Pheasant Aiding Escape of Indian Officials
Alternate Title
Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
Images » Photographs
Description
Sketch of Chief Red Pheasant aiding in the escape of John Applegarth, Farm Instructor, and Applegarth's wife from Red Pheasant reserve. Caption: "Chief Red Pheasant and his brother tried to prevent further bloodshed in the Eagle Hills district by warning local Indian officials to flee south to safety."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Colonel Otter Attacking the rebels at Cut Knife Hill, North-West Territory - Sketch. - 1885.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Sketch of the battle scene between Lt.-Col. William Otter's troops and Poundmaker's men at Cut Knife Hill.
Historical note:
On 2 May 1885 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by Poundmaker's war chief Fine-Day at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford, SK. A flying column of Canadian militia and army regulars was defeated by Poundmaker despite their use of a Gatling gun.