Historical Events tagged with "big bear"
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Military & Warfare
Big Bear Evades North-West Mounted Police Pursuit
June 3rd, 1885 139 years ago
Big Bear, the Cree leader, managed to escape the North-West Mounted Police during the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil. This confrontation occurred amidst escalating tensions due to the North-West Rebellion, a response to government policies affecting Indigenous peoples. Big Bear and his followers found themselves cornered, but his strategic retreat allowed him and a portion of his group to evade capture. The escape underscored the resilience of Indigenous leadership during this tumultuous period.
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