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 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 note:
From The Graphic, an Illustrated Newspaper.First Nations, Inuit, and Metis spokespersons discuss the establishment of Aboriginal self-government in Canada by creating some viable models that reflect the traditional values of the people.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.38.