Battlefield of Frenchman Butte, May 28, 1885
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Image of Indian rifle pit line in trees at crest of hill, ambush ravine at right.
The traditional story of how Wisakedjak caused the great flood and how, with the help of Muskrat, he was able to remake the world.
Extract from Native Voices edited by Freda Ahenakew, Breanda Gardipy, and Barbara Lafond.
Examines the implementation of a Cree language curriculum in the Waskaganish community.
Brief article argues that even though men were not citizens and therefore knew "no politics as yet", they enlisted because they were monarchists. Comments on the high number "Indians" who volunteered for service. Tone reflects attitudes of the time. Several issues on one pdf. To access this article use page counter at the top of the screen and go to page 972 of 1276.
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.