Gabriel Dumont

Looks at the aftermath of the defeated Métis at the Battle of Batoche and the fallout of the North-West Resistance for what would later become Canada.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2017.

Comments on a guide book which lists people interred in marked and unmarked graves in the Saint Antoine-de-Padoue Cemetery, Batoche National Historic Site. Article located by scrolling to page 11.

Colonel Frost and another member of the Royal Regiment lay a wreath at a monument to Gabriel Dumont in the Batoche Cemetery in 1962.

Collection of Dr. Peter Purdue, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan. Published in [Montreal Star?], [?1885]. No article associated with this image in the newspaper. Facsimiles of sketches furnished to the Montreal "Star" by a member of the expedition.

Highlights some of the most important facts in the history of Métis resistance consulting both historiographic accounts and literary texts. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 25.

Brief profile of Métis military leader, Gabriel Dumont. Article found by scrolling to pages 14 and 15.

Brief introduction and transcription of Dumont's oral narrative of events.

A portrait of Metis Gabriel Dumont posing with his rifle. He wears a fringed buck skin coat and a wide brimmed hat.

Introduces two books addressing Métis heroism during the 1885 Resistance. Article located by scrolling to page 12.

This letter, written by deputy sheriff of Prince Albert following his seven-week detainment by members of the Métis resistance, provides a prisoner of war’s perspective on the battles at Duck Lake, Fish Creek and Batoche. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 24.

A head and shoulders portrait of Gabriel Dumont, ca 1875.

Looks at how Métis General Gabriel Dumont is portrayed in modern interpretations of the 1885 North-West Rebellion.

A guide at Fort Battleford Museum points to Batoche on a map to show where Gabriel Dumont's Lefacheaux .38 pin fire revolver was used in 1885.

Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series. "October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library." Duration: 6:38.

Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series. "October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library." Duration: 9:57.

Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series. "October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library." Duration: 9:31.

Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series. "October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library." Duration: 4:55.

Joseph Boyden and John Ralston Saul discuss their books from the Extraordinary Canadians series. "October 12, 2010, Toronto Reference Library." Duration: 9:57.

Author discusses the connections between his biography of Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont and his novel, Three Day Road. Duration: 56:29.

Contends "that through the extreme and unique case presented by Métis resistance, the colonial Canadian state was (of desperation) forced to take extreme and unique measures." Social Sciences Bachelor's Diploma Thesis (B.A.)--University of the Fraser Valley, 2015.

Overview of the history of the Métis people from events proceeding the Manitoba Act to the trial and execution of Louis Riel. Bachelor's Diploma Thesis towards undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature (B.A.)--Masaryk University, 2006.

Reports the publication of a children's story about a Métis grandmother and her granddaughter and a book about iconic Métis figure Gabriel Dumont. Article located by scrolling to page 19.

Database of material at University of Saskatchewan Archives and University of Saskatchewan Library (Special Collections) relating to the Northwest Resistance of 1885. Includes some digitized images linked to descriptions in database, biographies of key participants and a chronology of events.

Suggests that unique details are missing from the history of the 1885 Battle of Fish Creek.

Describes the author’s experience visiting locations associated with the Northwest Resistance such as Fort Carlton, Clark's Crossing, Fish Creek, Batoche and Duck Lake, and speaking to local people about the different sites and events. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 30.

Provides access to a variety of Gabriel Dumont Institute's general educational resources, including items on the traditional Métis lifestyle.

Article submitted by an Eagle Feather News reader commenting on the September 2007 cover story. Article located by scrolling to page 3.