Siege of Battleford (Mar 28–May 26, 1885)

From March 28 to May 26, 1885, Cree bands under Poundmaker besieged Battleford, prompting civilian evacuations. The siege ended when Poundmaker surrendered after talks with Gen. Middleton, marking a shift to military resolution. #NorthWestRebellion #Battleford #Poundmaker #Canada #Colonization

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Battleford

Siege of Battleford (Mar 28–May 26, 1885)

From March 28 to May 26, 1885, Cree bands under Poundmaker besieged Battleford, prompting civilian evacuations. The siege ended when Poundmaker surrendered after talks with Gen. Middleton, marking a shift to military resolution. #NorthWestRebellion #Battleford #Poundmaker #Canada #Colonization

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Battleford

On #ThisDayInHistory in 1885, eight #Nehinaw/#Cree were hanged in #Battleford, #Canada. They had a very short trial, conducted in English with no translation provided and with no defence attorneys. Colonial powers have always broken their own rules to oppress #Indigenous people.
Today is the anniversary of a Canadian atrocity.
#CanadianGenocide #CanadianHistory #History #Battleford #Massacre

Siege of Battleford (Mar 28–May 26, 1885)

From March 28 to May 26, 1885, Cree bands under Poundmaker besieged Battleford, prompting civilian evacuations. The siege ended when Poundmaker surrendered after talks with Gen. Middleton, marking a shift to military resolution. #NorthWestRebellion #Battleford #Poundmaker #Canada #Colonization

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Battleford