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Poundmaker

Plains Cree chief · c. 1842-1886

Poundmaker
Prof. Buell, O.B. · Public domain

Pîtikwahanapiwiyin counselled restraint, was convicted of treason anyway, and was exonerated in 2019.

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  1. c. 1842 · Blackfoot territory, Alberta
    Born on the plains; later adopted by the Blackfoot chief Crowfoot
  2. 1876 · Fort Carlton, Saskatchewan
    Signed Treaty 6, pressing for better terms and famine relief
  3. May 2, 1885 · Cut Knife Hill, Saskatchewan
    His people repelled an attack at Cut Knife Hill and he stopped the pursuit
  4. August 1885 · Stony Mountain, Manitoba
    Convicted of treason-felony and sent to Stony Mountain Penitentiary
  5. July 4, 1886 · Blackfoot Crossing, Alberta
    Died months after release, at Blackfoot Crossing
  6. May 23, 2019 · Ottawa
    Exonerated by the Government of Canada

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