Nero89 Nero89:
Big Bear or Mistahi-maskwa, he was a Cree chief. One of the only Natives that stood up to the settlers and refused to trade his land for the obscenely petty offers that were made by them.
If you are passing through N.W Saskatchewan, stop at Steele Narrows P.P.
http://www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/SteeleNarrowsBrochureHere was the last fight of the Riel Rebellion. Later, Big Bear surrendered.
I have stood on the top of the hill with members of the River Cree and had them tell stories of their ancestors who fought.
Sam Steele was also a great Canadian who later made a big difference for Canada in the Yukon.