Beardy and His Chiefs, N.W. Rebellion
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Image of six Aboriginal men sitting on the ground, with a possibly non-Aboriginal man standing at far left; summer scene.
Historical overview of Willow Cree Chief Kamiscowesit's (or Beardy's) role in the North West Resistance and the negotiations of Treaty 6. Alternate spellings include: Kamayistowesit, Kamdyistowesit.
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.Historical overview of First Nations treaty signatory, Ahtahkakoop, who as part of his strategy to ensure future generations’ success, adopted the white man’s religion, education and agricultural pursuits.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.34.
Historical note:
From The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper.