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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Sketch of Chief Red Pheasant aiding in the escape of John Applegarth, Farm Instructor, and Applegarth's wife from Red Pheasant reserve. Caption: "Chief Red Pheasant and his brother tried to prevent further bloodshed in the Eagle Hills district by warning local Indian officials to flee south to safety."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Colonel Otter's Brigade Approaching the South Saskatchewan
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Sketch of Col. W.D. Otter's brigade of men and equipment approaching the South Saskatchewan River; tents scattered in foreground and background.
Coulee at Fort Qu'Appelle, N.W.T.
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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On back of photograph: "(North-West Rebellion - 1885) Coulee at Fort Qu'Appelle, N.W.T. 12th and 35th Regiments and Winnipeg Cavalry, York and Simcoe Batteries, en route through Touchwood Hills to Humboldt [Sask.]. [Lt.-Col. Wm. E. O'Brien on white horse commanding the York and Simcoe Battalions."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Cree Council on Sweetgrass Reserve
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-west Rebellion
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Photograph of council held near Battleford. People; horses and terrain in foreground; buildings on extreme left and right of image.
Caption "The Battleford-bound Cree held a council on the Sweetgrass reserve in late March 1885; the meeting was interrupted by two Metis messengers who wanted the Indians to capture the fort."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-west Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
[Documents and Papers Relating to Louis Riel and the North West Resistance]
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[Louis Riel: Documents and Papers Relating to Louis Riel and His Part in the North West Rebellion (Includes Copies of Documents Found on His Person at the Time He Was Captured)]
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Louis Riel
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Digitized documents are mainly transcribed copies. In two parts.
The Face Pullers: Ch. 1 Images - North-West Rebellion Participants from Both Sides
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The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939
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Otto B. Buell
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Photograph of a group of participants in the Northwest Resistance, from both sides. Left to Right: Constable Black, Louis Cochin, Inspector R.B.Deane, Alexis Andre, Beverly Robertson, Horse Child, Big Bear, Alexander Stewart, Poundmaker. From the book The Face Pullers: Photographing Native Canadians, 1871-1939 by Brock Silversides.
Fine Day
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph of Chief Fine Day posing with rifle and wearing battle dress.
Caption: "War chief Fine Day of the Strike-Him-on-the-Back band directed the Cree counter-attack at the Cut Knife battle."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
[Four Sky Thunder]
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph. Caption: One of the fugitive Indians (possibly Four Sky Thunder) who surrendered at Battleford instead of fleeing to the United States.
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
General F.D. Middleton
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph. Caption: "A triumphant Middleton poses in a buckskin outfit in an Ottawa photo studio." .
Indigenous Peoples within Canada: A Concise History: Student Resources
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Oxford Learning Link
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To accompany 5th edition of book written by Olive Patricia Dickason, William Newbigging and Cary Miller. Contains links to: chapter outlines; learning objectives; key terms, figures, or sites; study questions; essay questions; additional resources; and flashcards.
Judge Hugh Richardson and Peter Hourie
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Photograph. Caption: "Judge Hugh Richardson (right) shaking hands with Peter Hourie, the court interpreter for the Indian trials."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
The Indian trials took place in Regina, North West Territories, after the trial of Louis Riel.
Letter from Middleton Demanding Poundmaker's Unconditional Surrender
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Image showing General F.D. Middleton's letter to Poundmaker demanding unconditional surrender after Louis Riel's surrender on 17 May 1885.
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Map of the North-West Territories - Newspaper clipping. - [1885?].
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A map of the North-West Territories and brief story focusing on the Districts of Saskatchewan and Assiniboia in 1885. Below the map is a brief explanation of places in relation to the Northwest Resistance. The map was apparently published shortly before the Battle of Batoche as it reports "Middelton's column is now on the east bank of the south branch of the Saskatchewan, moving from Clark's Crossing to Batoche, where the enemy is reported to be entrenched in force."
Historical note:
First printed in The Illustrated War News, 1885.Métis Musical Wooden Spoons: A Carpentry and Construction Wood Project
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Métis Gathering
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Callum Olver
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North West Field Force During the North West Rebellion; Camping for the Night
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Image showing a camp of wagons and men of the North West Field Force in background; terrain in foreground. Location unknown.
North West Field Force During the North West Rebellion; Forage for Militia
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Image showing forage supplies - sacks of oats in foreground and hay bales in background - for the soldiers of the North West Field Force. Some soldiers standing on sacks of oats; location unknown.
North West Field Force During the North West Rebellion; Ox-cart
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Image showing a group of North West Field Force soldiers on horseback, on foot and riding on wagons with an ox-cart leading the way; location unknown.
One of Two Cree Women Who Surrendered at Battleford
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Portrait of one of two Cree women who surrendered at Battleford in early July 1885.
Poundmaker and French Journalists
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph. Caption: "Poundmaker surrounded by a group of visiting French journalists at Stony Mountain Penitentiary."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Poundmaker Surrendering
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Photograph of the surrender of Poundmaker (with blanket) to General Middleton's forces.
Caption: "Poundmaker was taken into custody for his apparent role in the looting of Battleford and the Cut Knife battle."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Rebellion, 1885 - Order book of the North-West Field Force.
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Order book of the North-West Field Force, with Winnipeg being the first entry. Entries made from (all NWT / SK) Troy (Qu'Appelle), Fort Qu'Appelle and area, Humboldt, Clark's Crossing, Fish Creek, Gabriel's Crossing, Birch Hills, Batoche, Lepine, Prince Albert, while on board the steamer "North West," Battleford, Fort Pitt, while on board the steamer "Marquis"; (all NWT / MB) Cedar Lake, while on board the steamer "Princess," ending at Selkirk, MB. Entries made by Colonel Houghton, Lord Melgund, General Middleton's Chief of Staff, and a third unidentified officer.
Riel Rebellion Period Newspapers
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A series of 1885 newspapers with articles covering the Saskatchewan Uprising. Includes The Penny Illustrated Paper and Illustrated Times of May 16, 1885, the Montreal Daily Herald and the Daily Commercial Gazette of July 8, 1885. Papers cover the battles of Batoche and Cut Knife Hill.
Saskatchewan Herald
Documents & Presentations
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Photocopied partial pages of the Saskatchewan Herald, dated 15 June 1885, 25 September 1885, 19 October 1885, and 21 October 1885, with stories relating to the Northwest Resistance.
Second of Two Cree Women Who Surrendered at Battleford
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Portrait of the second of two Cree women who surrendered at Battleford in early July 1885
Surrender of White Cap's Warriors
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Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion
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Sketch showing the surrender to French's Scouts, led by Lord Melgund, General Middleton's chief of staff. Sketch caption : "Three Dakota scouts told their captors that they had been forced to join Riel."
From the book Loyal till Death: Indians and the North-West Rebellion by Blair Stonechild and Bill Waiser.
Your Guide to Help You Understand Cancer & Heal = Toon Liivr chi Nishitoohtamun li Kaansayr: For Métis Cancer Patients
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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Saskatchewan Health Authority
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Related Material: Journal and Planner for Métis Cancer Patients