First Shell into Batoche, May 9, 1885
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Image of cannon fire during the battle of Batoche. A fence is visible in foreground; horses, men and smoke seen in background.
Focuses on Jasper House.
Includes text and images.
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Notes and sketches from a trip taken by John Franklin Boyd in July and August, 1885, from Minnedosa, Manitoba to visit Prince Albert and the places involved in the North-West Rebellion.
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Charles Arkoll Boulton (b. 17 April 1841 - d. 15 May 1899) is noted for his role in the Red River and North-West Resistances.Historical note:
Lieutenant Colonel Bowen Van Straubenzie was involved in the Battle of Batoche.Historical note:
Reprint of 1982 Manitoba Metis Federation position paper, Manitoba Métis Federation Inc. Position Paper On Child Care and Family Services
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First printed in The Illustrated War News, 1885.Brief profile of Howard Adams, recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for education. The article discusses what drove his academic and political aspirations.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.28.