First Shell into Batoche, May 9, 1885
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Description
Image of cannon fire during the battle of Batoche. A fence is visible in foreground; horses, men and smoke seen in background.
A series of paintings and text written by the artist narrate pieces of her father’s story, and through the narrative offer a comparison of Dene and Western world-views and understandings of well-being. Journal has reversed the text of the third and fourth paintings.
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:
Art History Major Research Paper (M.A) - Ontario College of Art & Design University, 2018.
Historical note:
Michel Dumais, prominent South Branch Metis. Dumais was one of the delegates sent to retrieve Riel from Montana in 1884 along with Gabriel Dumont and James Isbister. He was farm instructor at the One Arrow Cree Reserve until 1885. After fighting in the Resistance he fled to Montana alongside Gabriel Dumont.