Saulteaux: Difference between revisions

Their history is one that is fragmented and difficult to place together. There is one Saulteaux people in northeastern British Columbia and one in Alberta. However, there is something weary about this predicament. Probably because of the Seven Fires Prophecy which has played a major role in Saulteaux history.  

==== '''Brief Timeline''' ====

17th century:  

Were living in Minnesota in the early part of the century. As a result of the white invasion many were sent east to support the eastern Chippewa's in the wars against the whites and their Indian allies.  

18th century:  

Wars against the whites intensified. As the 18th century progressed, the wars became more deadly. By 1795 (after the Battle of Fallen Timbers) the Saulteaux living east of Lake Superior and north of Lake Huron, commenced diasporas. Some migrated up to northern Quebec. Most migrated north of Lake Superior then to the west.  

19th century:  

Many Saulteaux Indians had migrated into northwestern Ontario then southern Manitoba. They probably participated in the [[Pemmican War|Pemmican War]] which was a part of the [[War of 1812|War of 1812]]. By the 1860s, they were realizing they had to migrate again. Under the leadership of Saulteaux leaders [[Chief Yellow Quill|Chief Yellow Quill]], his sub-chief [[Chief Kinistin|Chief Kinistin]], [[Chief John Smith|Chief John Smith]] and his brother [[Chief James Smith|Chief James Smith]], the diasporas commenced. From southern Manitoba, they migrated into southeastern and central Saskatchewan. Other Chippewa leaders who followed prophecy and led diasporas were [[Chief Kahkhagooguns|Chief Kahkhagooguns]] and [[Chief Napaneegwan|Chief Napaneegwan]]. Both leaders did as instructed and led the Saulteaux people to northern British Columbia, from southern Manitoba.  

Chief Kinistin led many Saulteaux people up to northern Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan, Only the Saulteaux of northern Saskatchewan are actually included as Saulteaux. They merged with the Chippewa's native to those regions. They also migrated into Alberta then British Columbia and the Northwest Territories including what is now [[Nunavut|Nunavut]].  

==== Additional References to the History of the Tribe ====

==== Reserves ====

Crooked Lake (Cowessess, Kahkewistahaw, Ochapowace, Sakimay) .

Qu' Appelle (Muscowpetung, Pasqua, Piapot, Standing Buffalo)