Last February, family members of Chief Poundmaker’s descendants requested to regain ownership of an artifact of their ancestor that Parks Canada has had for a very long time. The item was officially returned to the family in a ceremony at the Fort Battleford National Historic Site. Nicolas Duny spoke about this with South Saskatchewan’s Field Unit Superintendent at Parks Canada, Genevieve Jones.
Recall that the Chief Poundmaker, whose Cree name is Pihtokahanapiwiyin, is known to oppose the signing of Treaty number 6.
He tried to prevent his warriors from fighting Canadian forces in several battles, promoting a peaceful way, especially during the Batoche along with the Métis, a battle whose 137th anniversary is now celebrated.
Source: Radio-Canada