We
will find below a series of paper clippings of the
Chief
Council
Kenny
Morin,
I’ll input my
commentary usually between the clippings with my name attach
New law protects native
gravesites
UPPER
CANADA - at long last, the British administration in
The
Selkirk suggests colonizing
the northwest
In a communiqué to the government, Lord Selkirk says although
the Atlantic coast of
The Selkirk letter says the major impediment to such colonization
is the Hudson's Bay Company monopoly on the territory, but he felt the company
might approve of the proposed settlement if it were "amply
indemnified."
Selkirk's proposal is now being considered by the colonial
secretary. Informed observers say the British people do not look with favor
upon emigration.
Comment
“What the Earl of Selkirk did not do was to consult the Half
Breeds who already established as their Indian Reserve at the Forks where they
helped Build NW Co.
Lord Selkirk granted
Map
of the land grant made by
Hudson’s Bay Company to Lord Selkirk.
Life
in the Red ‘River settlement. A settler’s
house and oxen pulled cart.
LONDON, England – Amid much controversy, the Hudson’s Bay
Company has granted Lord Selkirk more than 300,000 square kilometres of land in
the
There is conflicting opinion as to the quality of the land and
the effect a settlement will have on the fur trade. In general, Lord Selkirk
and the Hudson’s Bay Company feel the land is quite suitable for farming and
see the colony as a supplier of goods and services for the company. The North
West Company, worthy competitors of the Hudson’s Bay Company, fiercely oppose
the colony on the grounds it will destroy the fur trade entirely by interfering
with major supply routes and that the settlers are being sent into an
uninhabitable and dangerous environment.
The terms of the agreement state that Selkirk is to fully
finance the bold
Comment
“The HB Co. did not have any right to
grant any land at The Forks or Red River to any one without the consultation of
the Half Indians who had already established their Reserve and hunting grounds
in that Territory.” RRHB
Lord Selkirk's first
colonists arrive to settle near
RED RIVER COLONY - The first of Lord Selkirk's colonists have
arrived at the forks of the Red and
The settlers - most of them are poor Scottish folk - are led by
Miles Macdonell, a former soldier whom Selkirk has made governor of the new
colony. They plan to establish a farming community on the grant of land Selkirk
has obtained from the fur-trading
The
Hudson's Bay Co calendar. Governor Miles
Macdonell.
Comment
“Selkirk had no jurisdiction to appoint
any Governor without the consultation of the Half Breeds.” RRHB
Governor among
Highlanders have arrived at
The
first shipload, which arrived at York Factory four years ago, included 70
Highlanders and 20 Irish colonists and company employees. A year later a
number of skilled workmen arrived to construct the buildings. This year's party
is 84 in number, and among them is the colony's new governor, Robert Semple.
Comment
“Again
this Selkirk appoints another Governor without the consultation of the NW Co.
and Half Indian Chiefs, Grant, Shaw, Pangman, Montour.” RRHB
Assiniboia governor
surrenders himself
Comment
“A
warrant from NW Co Justice issues an arrest for Miles Macdonell who has become
a fugitive for two years for issuing his Proclamation without the consultation
of the Half Indian Half Breeds.” RRHB
Half Indians agree to end
RED RIVER COLONY, Rupert's Land – Half Breed attacks on the
colony would appear to be over, but the treaty guaranteeing the peace comes
with a price. Led by Cuthbert Grant, Half Indian Leader have
agreed to stop their wave of destruction in the
Cuthbert
Grant says Half Breed violence will end if settlers leave
Comment
“On
Selkirk colonists return to
Sept. 15. 1815
RED RIVER COLONY - An attempt to destroy Lord Selkirk's young
colony on the
The episode began in the spring when Duncan Cameron, the North
West Company commander on the
However, before the fugitive settlers could get very far they
met up with Colin Robertson and his brigade of HBC canoes. With this support,
the colonists took heart and returned to the tiny settlement, which now has
risen like a phoenix from the ashes. It is said that a new governor, Robert
Semple, is on his way from
Coliıı
Robertson, Hudson’s Bay Co.
Comment
“Even
after the treaty is signed the HB Co, Lord Selkirk, Colin Robertson, Robert
Semple have not adhere to this Treaty, what comes next is confrontation. Which
lead to war?” RRHB
21 die in massacre at Seven
Oaks
Illustration of the battle of Seven Oaks
in the
RED RIVER COLONY - An armed confrontation between HB Co, settlers
and Half Breeds here today cost the lives of 21 people, including Robert
Semple, the governor of the colony. The incident began late in the afternoon
when a band of Half Indian horsemen, led by the noted buffalo hunter Cuthbert
Grant, appeared near
The Half Breeds have never accepted the presence of the
Scottish settlers in their country. The natives fear the newcomers intend to
take their land. This particular band was on its way from pillaging an HBC
post. They were planning on blockading
Marching down the road beside the river. Semple and his
followers met the Half Breeds by a clump of trees called Seven Oaks. Emissary advance to ask what
he wanted. An argument erupted, and as the messenger fled back to his ranks, a
shot was fired. In a flash, widespread fighting broke out. The settlers, on
foot, stood not a chance. Half Breed riders outnumbered and outflanked them,
and within 15 minutes 21 colonists lay dead.
Semple took a bullet in the leg and was finished off at
point-blank range, despite Grant's attempt to save him. The Métis suffered one
casualty. In the violent history of
Comment
“Six Days less of the
following year from the date the Treaty was signed. Grant was
heading back to Camp from the Qu’Appelle when they were confronted by Semple
and his contingent of HB Co. employees and colony settlers at Seven Oaks who
fired the first shot.” RRHB
Young Métis writes Ballad
of Frog Plain after great victory
RED RIVER COLONY - Today's violent clash at Seven Oaks has already
been celebrated in a ballad by the young French Indian poet and
troubadoıır Pierre Falcon. For the colony, the incident was a
disaster, claiming the lives of 21 men. For the Half Breeds, however, it was a
great victory against people they consider to be invaders, and as they sat
around their camp fires tonight they listened with pride as Falcon put the
triumph to music in a song he has called The Ballad of Frog Plaiıı.
The ballad will surely become an anthem for the Half Breed people.
Although Falcon just recently turned 23, he is already known in
this country for his song writing. The son of a Cree mother and a French
father, he was sent to
Nor, Westers are partly responsible for today's fighting. They
suspect the
Tomorrow the Half Indians will ask for the surrender of
Poet
and troubadour Pierre Falcon.
Selkirk arrests 15 after
capturing North West Company post
Lord
Selkirk captures William McGillivray as at
Comment
“Once
again Selkirk was just as responsible as any in this matter. He also should
have been arrested. To day this continues where there is no consultation of the
Indians, Half Indians in regards to there Lands.” RRHB
Fall frosts damage
October
1817
RED RIVER COLONY, Rupert’s rand - Another calamity has beset
Red River colonists Crops promised well all summer but fall frosts damaged the
harvest as settlers were late with their sowing. What they collected was kept
for seed. Despite the reversals, morale has been raised by Lord Selkirk's
visit, and the Scots are determined to remain in
Lord Selkirk visits
1817
RED RIVER COLONY.
Rupert’s Land - After interrupting his inspection of the Red River settlement
to take the North West Company post of
Selkirk is here to restore order to his four-year-old
settlement of Scottish immigrants. His first act was to return the settlers who
were banished to
Meanwhile land's been set aside here for a church and a school.
At present, a temporary building is being erected to serve as both until
permanent structures can be built. Selkirk has promised to secure a minister
for the church Roads and bridges - as well as other items important to the
running and well being of the settlement - are being discussed, and a general
survey of the colony has been ordered. Many of the soldiers who had accompanied
Selkirk are now taking advantage of the offer of grants of land in exchange
for their services to Selkirk.
Comment
“Land which was set apart for Half Indians
who established the Forks,
The settlement at
Red River in 1817 which Lord Selkirk is visiting.
Cree and Ojibwa sign treaty
surrendering
This is the first treaty made with the Indians in the western
interior of
The agreement has not pleased everyone. Some Cree are furious
the Ojibwa - latecomers to the region brought here by the North West Company
30 years ago - are included. The angry Cree say their tribe and the
Chief
Peguis has signed the treaty.
Comment
“Chief
Peguis originally came from Sioux Saint Marie, now part of
Chief Peguis aids
1820
RED
RIVER COLONY, Rupert's Land - Be it with land, pemmican or dried fish, Chief Peguis
of the Ojibwa Indians has aided the people of
Comment
“Well
of course, the land at
LONDON,
England - After some 40 years of fierce competition, the Hudson's Bay Company
and the North West Company have merged. The agreement
was signed by representatives of the two companies in
The
new company will be known as the
Hudson's Bay Co. promissory note. Hudson's Bay Company fur
traders.
Comment
“So
he says?” RRHB
Selkirk heir sells
Assiniboia to the HBC
RED RIVER COLONY.
Rupert 's Land - Lord Selkirk, heir to the original Lord Selkirk who established
the Red River colony as a home for
Scottish crofters and other immigrants, has sold Assiniboia back to the
Hudson's Bay Company for the price of £84.000. That is £83.999 and 10 shillings
more than the land was bought_ for 25 years earlier. While the price has just
about doubled, the acreage has gone down. The original land grant was for
300,440 square kilometres, some of which now lies in the Unites States.
Although the inhabitants
were not consulted or even informed of the transaction, the Selkirk family has
requested that the future of the colony is to be ensured. The
The
sale price of this land was determined after taking into account costs,
interest, and profits earned. The Selkirk heir has accepted payment in HBC
shares. The deal was initiated by the
Map
of [
Comment
“Selling
Lands that don’t belong to them Heirs, Reserve lands cannot be sold in
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