Chapter XIV -- "The Cypress Hills Slaughter"
Alternate Title
The Story of Saskatchewan and Its People
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Author/Creator
John Hawkes
Description
Chapter XII from "The Story of Saskatchewan and its People." This is a account of the killings of Assiniboine by White traders representing American companies from Fort Benton. Hawkes goes discusses his opinions, with some historical context, under the heading "Indian Fights in Saskatchewan". The chapter includes a section entitled "Six Hundred Blackfeet Killed in 1866" which recalls the conflict between the Blackfoot and Cree at Red Ochre Hills.