1885 Canadian Pacific Railway Telegrams
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jeremy Mohr
Saskatchewan History, vol. 68, no. 1, Spring, 2016, pp. 6-11
Description
Brief article describes the Saskatchewan Archives acquisition of a ledger of telegraphs from the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) telegraph station at Clark’s Crossing, near Saskatoon, dated April 18 - June 26, 1885. Many telegraphs discuss the battles of the 1885 North-West Resistance, the capture of Louis Riel, and contain historically relevant names: Edgar Dewdney, Major General Middlton, Pasqua (Chief Paskwa), Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Chief Poundmaker), Mistahimaskwa (Chief Big Bear), Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald.
Entire Issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 6.
1885 Canadian Pacific Railway Telegraph Book: Online Exhibition
Alternate Title
CPR Telegraph Ledger: The North-West Resistance
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Archives
Description
Online exhibition of communication between the military forces and the Canadian government during the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Telegrams begin in days leading up to Battle of Fish Creek, after the initial Battle of Duck Lake, and after the Frog Lake Massacre.
1885 / Fur Trade - 1970-1985. - Folder 1.
Alternate Title
Alberta's Past Comes Alive During Visit to Fort Pitt
Frog Lake - The North/South Conflict
Frog Lake and How It Really Happened
Frog Lake Massacre Story Retold
Oldtimer Recalls Oxcart, Indian Days
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
J. S. Buller
John M Reoch
Grant MacEwan
Eugene Steinhauer
Mrs. Andrews
Description
File contains newspaper articles, journal article, and personal narrative relating to the Frog Lake Massacre and the Frog Lake Reserve.
1885 / Fur Trade - 1970-1985. - Folder 2.
Alternate Title
Defence of Big Bear
Our Captivity Ended
Prisoners of the Indians
The Siege of Fort Pitt
Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
Elizabeth M. McLean
William McKay
Francois Dufresne
Description
Personal narrative of the daughter of Chief Trader W.J. McLean of the Hudson's Bay Company about her family's capture at Fort Pitt and subsequent transfer to Wandering Spirit's camp at Frog Lake during the conflict.
The interpreter for Big Bear at his trial gives translation of the Cree leader's speech and recounts his own memories of the Frog Lake Massacre.
The 1885 North-West Campaign Diary of Lieutenant R. Lyndhurst Wadmore, Infantry School Corps
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
R. Lyndhurst Wadmore
Saskatchewan History, vol. 42, no. 2, Spring, 1989, pp. 62-78
Description
Wadmore was a Lieutenant in C Company, in Colonel Otter’s Battleford Column. Wadmore saw action at The Battle of Cutknife Hill, and participated in patrols related to the activities of Mistahimaskwa (Big Bear) and Pîhtokahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker).
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 62.
1885 Resistance: Why Did it Happen?
Alternate Title
2010 - The Year of the Métis
Articles » General
Author/Creator
David Morin
Darren Prefontaine
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 1, January 2010, p. 11
Description
Provides a brief description of the reasoning behind the 1885 Resistance, and a chronology of events.
Article found by scrolling to page 11.
2010 Designated Year of the Métis
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Bell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 3
Description
Highlights the declaration of 2010 being known as Year of the Métis to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the 1885 Northwest Resistance.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
91st Battalion, Qu'Appelle, N.W.T. - [1885?].
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
[O.B. Buell] (photographer)
Description
Group photograph of the 91th Battalion of Winnipeg. Men in photograph not identified by rows; Lieut.Col. Thos. Scott, M.P., Commanding; Majors, D.H. McMillan and Stuart Mulvey; Adjutant, Capt. W.C. Copeland; Quartermaster, Capt. W.H. Bruce; Surgeon, Maurice M. Seymour; Asst.-Surgeon, Frank Keele; Inspector of Musketry, A.W. Laws; Capts. J.A. McD. Rowe, Thos. Wastie, Wm. Sheppard, S.J. Jackson, J.H. Kennedy, J.C. Waugh, R.W.A. Rolph, Jno. Crawford; Liets., F.I. Bamford, E.C. Smith, R.C. Brown, J.B. Rutherford, Major A. Cotes, Feo. A. Gilan, A. Monkman, A.P. Cameron; 2nd Lieuts., W.J.
An Account of the Advance of the 7th Fusiliers of London to aid in the suppression of the North West Rebellion
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alexander Campbell
Description
Alexander Campbell served as a sergeant with the 7th Fusiliers, a battalion of militia which was headquartered in London, Ontario. This unit was called into active service on 1 April 1885 and, within a week, had embarked on their journey west -- a journey made more arduous by the gaps in the railway above Lake Superior. After stops in Winnipeg and Swift Current, the 7th Fusiliers did not reach the area of the fighting until after General Middleton's forces had defeated the Métis at Batoche.
Actor Donald Sutherland Featured in Five-Hour 'Riel Commission' - Press release. - 16 April 1985.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Description
Concerns CBC radio program "The Riel Commission: An Investigation into the Survival of a People," starring Donald Sutherland and August Schellenberg. Includes broadcast information and the purpose of the production to commemorate the centennial of the Northwest Resistance of 1885.
Adams, Howard, Prison of Grass (Ch. 7-9)
Articles » General
Description
A copy of Chapters 7 to 9 of Prison of Grass by Howard Adams ca. 1975, with notes from Laurie Barron attached. These chapters cover Adams' view of the 1885 North-West resistance. Barron has made a list of comments and questions, marked by page number, which appear to be directed to the author. These notes are perhaps Barron's feedback to Adams regarding the revised edition published in 1989.
Adolphus Nolin
Images » Photographs
Description
Black and white photograph of Adolphus Nolin, a Metis man who reportedly saved two women after the Frog Lake Massacre. On the back of the photo is written: In 1885, "A tall, dark, smooth-faced, athletic fellow of twenty-five." W. B. Cameron.
Alfred Boyer Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Alfred Boyer
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where the informant is questioned on the Riel Rebellion, but remembers very little of what was said about it by his elders.
Ambitious Plan Will See Batoche Open Year Round
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 5, May 2009, p. 10
Description
Discusses the expansion and renovation plans for Batoche that are possible due to the partnership between many levels of government and the Métis-Nation Saskatchewan.
Article located by scrolling to page 10.
Antoine Ferguson Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Antoine Ferguson
Carol Pearlstone
Indian History Film Project
Description
Consists of an interview where he talks about his memories of Gabriel Dumont, the causes of the Riel Rebellion of 1885 and the present day treatment of Metis people.
Antoine Lonesinger 6 Interview
Alternate Title
Indian History Film Project
Oral History » Oral Histories
Author/Creator
Antoine Lonesinger
Indian History Film Project
Description
Interview with Mr Lonesinger who tells stories of Indian agents both good and bad. He also tells of the Battle of the Cut Knife Hill and the banning of the Sundance.
The Apathetic and the Defiant: Case Studies of Canadian Mutiny and Disobedience, 1812-1919
Alternate Title
Emboldened by Bad Behaviour: The Conduct-of the 147 Canadian Army in the Northwest, 1870 to 1873
E-Books
Description
See chapter four: Emboldened by Bad Behaviour: The Conduct-of the 147 Canadian Army in the Northwest, 1870 to 1873 by Jim McKillip.
Attacking a Canadian supply steamer on the Saskatchewan - Sketch and article. - 23 May 1885.
Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Toronto War News
Harper's Weekly
W.C. Fitler
Description
A short article on Louis Riel's defeat and capture in the Northwest Resistance and a large sketch of a steamer. Description and accompanying sketch possibly depicts the attack on the Northcote at Batoche, although the vessel's name is not given.
The Attitude of the Roman Catholic Clergy Towards the Rebellions in 1870 and 1885
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A.N. Lalonde
Native Studies Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 1984, pp. 78-81
Description
Discusses the change from tacit approval of Riel's actions in 1869-1870 to condemnation of the use of violence in 1884-1885. Author offers hypotheses about why the change occurred.
Back to Batoche: A Brief Journey Through Time
Alternate Title
2010 - Year of the Métis
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Darren R. Prefontaine
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 8, August 2010, p. 11
Description
Brief look at Back to Batoche, which is held during the third week of July to celebrate Métis history and vibrant culture.
Article found by scrolling to page 11.
Batoche and the Northwest Revisited: A Century of Search and Development - Program. - 2-4 May 1985.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Convention program for the Canadian Association of Social Studies and the Saskatchewan Council of Social Studies Teachers, held in Saskatoon, SK. The convention focus is on Batoche and the Northwest Resistance, with guest speakers including Grant MacEwan.
Batoche Dinner - Royal Regiment of Canada - Toronto, ON
Documents & Presentations
Description
File contains a copy of Diefenbaker's speech at the annual Batoche Dinner of the Royal Regiment of Canada, in which he speaks of the Riel Rebellion and of Indigenous peoples obtaining the right to vote and gaining representation in Parliament.
Batoche Interactive Theatre Proves to be Larger Than Life
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 2,14
Description
Looks at a dance theatre piece, staged at Batoche National Park, based on the romance of Gabriel and Madeleine Dumont.
Article located by scrolling to page 2 and 14.
Batoche National Historic Site / Management Plan Summary / Batoche Lieu Historique National / Resume du Plan de Gestion - June 1982.
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Parks Canada
Description
This report outlines how Parks Canada intends to protect and present the important historical and cultural resources of Batoche National Historic Park. Includes photographs of various buildings at Batoche between 1880-1915.
Batoche National Historic Site / Public Comment on the Plan Alternatives - Report. - August 1981.
Documents & Presentations
Description
Results from public meetings of persons interested in the development of Batoche, site of an important battle during the Northwest Resistance. Aspects of development that are favored include a visitor's centre, preservation of nearby buildings relevant to the Battle of Batoche, and preservation of the landscape as native vegetation.
Historical note: