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Lesson 1#        Activity 1.1 - Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Poundmaker)      

Directions:  Go to the following address and complete the following questions.

        http://library.usask.ca/northwest/background/pound.htm

1. When and where was Chief Poundmaker born?

2. Why do you think Chief Poundmaker was recognized as a skilled orator (public speaker) and a leader?

3. Why do you think he was "influential enough" to speak at the Treaty 6 negations?

4. Was Chief Poundmaker fighting for peace or war?  Explain.

5. Why did Chief Poundmaker surrender his arms?

6. Why was he imprisoned?