White Cap, Sioux Chief
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Description
Photo of illustration made from photograph of White Cap, Sioux Chief, pledging friendship to his white brother, taken from Illustrated War News, 25 April 1885.
For use with the virtual exhibition Why Treaties Matter.
Historical note:
Social Work Thesis (PhD) -- McMaster University, 2017.
Native Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alberta, 2017.
Based on the Iroquois story as told by John A. Gibson in the 1890s. Done in a glossary format.
Historical note:
The Francois-Finlay Post was the first "pedlar" post on the Saskatchewan River was a combined effort of François Le Blanc, a veteran of the La Vérendrye family's 1740's expeditions, and James Finlay, a Scottish-born businessman. Located just about 150 kilometres east of Prince Albert, below Finlay's Falls near present-day Nipawin, Saskatchewan, the stockaded post was the focus of 20th century archeological excavations.