Metis

Big Bear & the Frog Lake Debacle News of the Metis victory at the Battle of Duck Lake traveled across the Saskatchewan on the moccasin telegraph. The news reac...hed Frog Lake where Big Bear's camp was cutting firewood and literally starving under the notorious Indian Agent, Tom Sioux-speaker Quinn. The shortage of food led to violence. When Big Bear sought food from Indian Agent Quinn, he was refused. With his People near starvation Big Bears authority weakened. On April 2, 1885, while Big Bear was away hunting, incited by hunger and mistreatment, the warrior Wandering Spirit entered the settlement and rounded up the men. He then proceeded to seize food and supplies to take back to the Cree camp. Belligerent, Quinn refused to move. Wandering Spirit shot him. In the melee that followed eight other settlers, including two priests were killed. Big Bear had been superseded. Wandering Spirit was now war chief. He took his Cree south to the Hudsons Bay Companys Fort Pitt where food and supplies were available. Garrisoned within the fort were a troop of Northwest Mounted Police under the command of Inspector Francis Jeffery Dickens, the son of Charles Dickensthe novelist. This was Dickens first time coming under fire. Built adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River the fort was vulnerable from three sides, all of which the Cree controlled. Dickens and the police were virtually surrounded. He could not fight his way out, and his continued presence in the fort endangered the lives of Chief Trader McLean and his family as well as the Company employees. Attempting to negotiate a peaceful settlement to the siege, McLean met with Wandering Spirit, Big Bear and his other son, Imasees. McLean proposed the Hudsons Bay employees would give themselves up to Big Bear, and the police would retreat down the North Saskatchewan. Big Bear was able to convince Wandering Spirit to let the police leave.. As the negotiations were taking place, three police scouts sent out the previous day unexpectedly came upon the Indian camp. Believing that they were being attacked, the Cree opened fire. One constable was killed; another escaped but was captured the following day; and the third, seriously wounded, was able to make it to the fort. With the Cree now riled up and ready to attack, Dickens and the police raced to the river. Boarding old HBC scows, they shoved off into the wild spring run-off. Racing through ice-blocks they hurled down stream at breakneck speed. Exposed to attack from the bluffs on the north shore, they were watched but never attacked. They retreated all the way to Battleford, where Dickens would be unofficially crowned "Chickenheart" Dickens. The forty-four civilians left at Fort Pitt became hostages. Big Bear had guaranteed their safety and his decree was enforced. None dared disobey, and the hostages all survived. They were safely released, often by Cree friends, some time later. Wandering Spirit was hanged in a mass execution. Big Bear, who advocated for peace and never took up arms, voluntarily gave himself up at Fort Carlton. Tried and found guilty of treason he was incarcerated in Stony Mountain penitentiary where he contracted TB and was dead within three years.

Self Government, .. There all talking about it. Have been talking about it for decades now. Self Governance, Self Determination, Sovereignty. People have ma...de whole carriers out of it. I think there has been enough talk. We need to move the conversation on to the real thing, Statehood! All the time spent from now till than should be devoted to making it happen. This Metis Statehood movement is at an early stage. Followers there are, doers number few. Keep thinking about it what it means and of your part to play in it,... After all it will be a reflection of those who make it a reality, ...... See more

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Tiny little baby moccasins with old style beadwork and beaver fur trim.

As our Métis Nation grows, we want to share the inspiring stories of our youth. This January we had the opportunity to introduce you to the recipient of the 201...9 Outstanding Métis Youth Award. Spencer Blyan is a Métis youth who loves to embrace his culture and share his knowledge. He strives to make a positive impact and be a Métis youth that his community can look up to. Spencer has overcome adversity and continues to strive as a Métis youth! Congratulations Spencer on becoming the first ever recipient of the Métis Nation of Alberta Outstanding Youth Award! See more

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My good friend Michael Harris at the Earl Marriott Secondary Powwow today

The Metis Nation of Alberta is set up as a social club.The Metis Nation of Alberta is set up as a social club.

As funding increases for Metis the social problems increase due to poor management. Most revenue goes to casinos.As funding increases for Metis the social problems increase due to poor management. Most revenue goes to casinos.

On April 5, 2019, Ken Melvin from Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc. presented the GDI Scholarship Foundation (represented by Amy Briley) with a donation of $35,000 (...10 awards of $3,500) to be awarded as scholarships to Metis students pursuing post-secondary education in Saskatchewan. Apply for this scholarship today! Deadline is May 1st! www.gdins.org/scholarships See more

This might be the furthest we have ever shipped our dry meat! Emily is a keto-dieter from Dublin, Ireland! She was one of the winners of our 70g bag giveway on ...Valentines day! She loved the unexpected crunch and smoky flavor of Pansawan and looks forward to more! Congrats, Emily! Pansawan is officially IRELAND approved!

John Sundown went to the supreme court and hence the Sundown decision was started https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-/scc-csc//item/1687/index.do

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I would like to take this time to ask all members what their thoughts are on the Metis nation publicly supporting the liberal government. There was a press release recently issued supporting Justin Trudeau's government. I myself do not support the liberal government or the treatment Jody Wilson- Raybould. I was never asked and I do not believe that there was any process used too gather information from our membership in regards to this subject. I would like to hear your tho...Continue reading

Your Mission should you choose to accept it.... is the next time you see trudeau yell out "Tugeye" This meme is now in your mind and it cannot be erased Lets s...tart a chant "TUGEYE" "TUGEYE" See more

Métis Crossing is Albertas first major Métis cultural interpretive center. As a major initiative of the Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Crossing shares the auth...entic Métis story with all people, and they are hiring! The Experience Development Coordinator will have the primary responsibility to plan and implement Métis experiences for multiple audiences. Do you have a knowledge and passion for Métis history, culture, traditional skills and communities? If that sounds like you and you're ready for an unique and rewarding opportunity, apply online today! http://albertametis.com/careers/

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OMG you have to see this young gentleman, Colton. He sang for his President today.

6 days left to apply for the Belcourt Brosseau Métis Award. You can receive up to $10,000 towards your post secondary education! Contact (780) 977-5515 or [email protected] for more information.

Taanishi! Check out these photos of our finished pairs of Lii sooyi moo Moccasins! They turned out so beautiful and everyone loves their pair :)! Thank you everyone who registered this was such a fun and positive couple weekends! I enjoyed all the conversations and laughs :) Maarsii

In light of the recent tabling of the federal budget, MNA President Audrey Poitras applauds Federal Budget 2019 on behalf of the Métis Nation in Alberta. The b...udget includes significant Métis Nation specific investments in the areas of health, education, and economic development, as well as important commitments to Métis self-government, land claims, truth and reconciliation, preservation of the Michif language, and to Métis veterans. Click the link to read the full press release: http://albertametis.com/2019//alberta-metis-federal-budget/

I want to clearly give my appreciation to President Clara Morin Dalcol, the Métis Nation - British Columbia board, MNBC staff and all the delegates of the 2019 ...Métis Nation Governing Assembly this afternoon. I also want to sincerely say thank you to MNBC Veterans, Elders and Senators for their service, in the past and ongoing to today. We finished the 2019 MNGA today after three days of work. As the elected representatives of the MNBC chartered communities and provincially elected council, you worked very hard on many issues facing Métis Citizens. I thank you for your dedication and decorum as we moved respectfully through the business of the agenda. Specifically, I also want to say what a privilege it was to work alongside the Clerk of the MNGA, Christopher Gall. He was professional and courteous and made my job easier in so many ways. This was my first time working with him at this level and I was absolutely impressed. As I said before, I am honoured to have played a small role to serve as Speaker.

Battle of Duck Lake - March 26, 1885 In the armed stand-off near Duck Lake, Saskatchewan, March 26, 1885, North West Mounted Police Inspector Crozier and 120 t...roops and volunteers blocked the road to Beardy First Nation (Reserve). Unhitching their horse-drawn sleighs into a skirmish line, the police brought forward a six-pounder cannon, aiming it at the Métis. Unarmed, waving the white flag of peace, Isidore Dumont and Cree elder Aseeweyin rode up to the police interpreter Gentleman Joe McKay. Aseeweyin asked in Cree, Where are you going with so many guns, grandson? McKay reined up his horse, drew his revolver and fired point-blank, hitting the old chief in the face. Turning, McKay shot Isidore Dumont off his horse. At the same time, Crozier shouted out to his men, Fire away, boys! Furious, Métis leader Gabriel Dumont yelled out his command and his men dropped, or melted into the bush. Crack-shot buffalo hunters, the Métis began to pick-off the police in their tunics, blazing red against the white of the snow. Relying on his cannon to scatter the Métis, Crozier ordered three sighting rounds, after which the gunner rammed the shell before the shot. Mis-loaded, the cannon was useless. With the cannon out of action, Gabriel prepared to charge the police. Then, he was hit, with a bullet grazing his skull. With their leader wounded, his Métis fighters were confused and in shockbut not for long. Dazed and angry, with blood running down his face, Gabriel picked up his carbine, Le Petit, and let off three quick shots. As he did so, he called out to his concerned comrades, As long as I have not lost my head, I am not dead. Cheering, his men renewed their fire. Seeing their mates getting badly shot-up, Croziers troops and volunteers were astonished. Recoiling behind their sleighs, with no shelter and their numbers dwindling, the men shouted at Crozier. Flummoxed, his cannon plugged, his troops pinned down, Crozier realized the hopelessness of his situation and gave the order for his men to re-hitch their horses to the sleighs and retreat. The Metis prepared to attack the fleeting troops, but Louis Riel said no! Gabriel Dumont later explained: "While we were fighting, Riel was on horseback exposed to the bullets and having no arms except a crucifix which he held in his hand the enemy then commenced to flee and my brother, who after my fall had taken command, cried to our people to pursue and destroy them. Riel then begged for the love of God that no more should be slain, The day following the battle, as president of the provisional government of the Saskatchewan, Louis Riel drew up his combatants in two lines and addressed them: "Viva Gabriel Dumont and thank God for having given you so valorous a leader." The Métis passed the day praying for their dead, whom they buried at St. Laurent. Dumont then suggested sending a prisoner with a letter to the police at Fort Carlton, promising safe conduct to the police to come for their dead. When the messenger reached Fort Carlton he was seized as a spy. It would take several days until the police came for their slain compatriots. War, terrible war, was unleashed upon the Metis with Croziers rash actions. Prime Minister Macdonald now had the war that would build his Canadian Pacific Railway.

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If your ancestor worked for Hudsons Bay Company or possibly North West Company during the fur trade and later...check this out...scroll down...its alphabetical