The Fight at Duck Lake
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Description
Negative of an artists representation of the fight at Duck Lake, featuring indigenous peoples in romanticized traditional costume holding guns.
Examines documents used to support three communities' assertion that they should be considered part of the Métis nation. They are: historic Georgian Bay Métis community; historic Mattawa Métis community; and historic Sault Ste Marie Métis community.
Includes text and images.
Historical note:
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.
Historical note:
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: