Native Chiefs And Famous Metis: Leadership And Bravery In The Canadian West (amazing Stories)
by Holly Quan /
2009 / English / EPUB
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These inspiring true stories illuminate the courage and wisdom of
five 19th-century Native leaders and famous Métis who fought
against impossible odds to preserve the culture and rights of
their people. The visionary Cree leader Big Bear sought peace and
a better life, only to be hunted mercilessly and imprisoned
unjustly. Jerry Potts, the legendary North West Mounted Police
guide and interpreter, helped smash the whisky trade and
negotiate treaties. Persevering through sorrow and defeat, brave
and steadfast men such as these left a lasting mark on Aboriginal
culture and the history of western Canada.
These inspiring true stories illuminate the courage and wisdom of
five 19th-century Native leaders and famous Métis who fought
against impossible odds to preserve the culture and rights of
their people. The visionary Cree leader Big Bear sought peace and
a better life, only to be hunted mercilessly and imprisoned
unjustly. Jerry Potts, the legendary North West Mounted Police
guide and interpreter, helped smash the whisky trade and
negotiate treaties. Persevering through sorrow and defeat, brave
and steadfast men such as these left a lasting mark on Aboriginal
culture and the history of western Canada.
