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Peacemonger Poundmaker (1826-1886), a Cree Chief who gave moral support to the rebel Louis Riel

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15 October, 1979

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Box number: 1201

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2932405

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Gordon Johnston fonds

Peacemonger Poundmaker (1826-1886), a Cree Chief who gave moral support to the rebel Louis Riel
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15 October, 1979

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1 drawing / dessin : pen/brush wit black ink and opaque white on wove paper with collaged photomechanical print
Support 27.900 x 21.700 cm
Image 22.400 x 17.900 cm

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an original illustration depicting the plight of Poundmaker who played the role of peacemaker during the Riel rebellions

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Artist: Johnston, Gordon

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Poundmaker (Pihtokahanapiwiyin) was born around 1842 in the Battleford area. His mother was a mixed-blood Cree, sister of Chief Mistawasis. He was adopted by Chief Crowfoot, a Blackfoot, thereby creating family ties between two nations. He and his people settled on a reserve about forty miles west of Battleford soon after signing Treaty 6. In 1885, Poundmaker, with members of his band, traveled to Battleford to ask for rations. When they arrived, they found the community deserted and helped themselves to supplies. In response, Lieutenant-Colonel William Otter and 325 troops were sent to Cut Knife Creek, where Poundmaker and his followers were encamped. On May 2, 1885, the Battle of Cut Knife Hill took place. At one point, Otter's men were forced to withdraw. When Poundmaker heard of Louis Riel's defeat at Batoche, he surrendered and was imprisoned. Poundmaker was tried and convicted of treason in Regina, and sentenced to serve three years at Stony Mountain Penitentiary (Man.). He died in 1886 from poor health.
Louis Riel (1844-1885) was the Métis spokesman, founder of Manitoba, teacher, and leader of the North-West Resistance.
The North-West Rebellion (or North-West Resistance) was a five-month insurgency against the Canadian government, fought mainly by the Métis and their First Nations allies.
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political

social

politique

cartoon / dessin humoristique

Riel, Louis // Poundmaker
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1993-334 DAP
00029
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Box [1993-334] 1201

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001201 Item no. assigned by LAC 29

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Credit: Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1993-334-29
Copyright: Estate of Gordon Johnston

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