Chief Poundmaker
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Small Sepia Portrait of Chief Poundmaker, taken originally in 1885
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.Initiative was established in 1978 and involved Aboriginal special constables policing reserves and Inuit settlements in Ontario and Quebec.
English version begins on p. 50.
2nd edition.
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Letter signed by 95 people states opposition to Louis Riel's proposal for establishment of a provisional government.