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Fort Battleford
Fort Battleford was the sixth fort established by the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) in the North-West Territories of Canada and played a crucial role during the North-West Resistance of 1885. It was at Fort Battleford that Chief Poundmaker was arrested, and where six Cree and two Stoney individuals were executed for their involvement in the Frog Lake Massacre and the Looting of Battleford. Prime Minister John A. Macdonald remarked in a letter that the executions were intended to demonstrate to Indigenous peoples that the White Man governs.
The fort was strategically located near the confluence of the North Saskatchewan and Battle rivers, providing access to fresh water before an on-site well was drilled and offering an alternative transportation route to the Red River cart. Its elevated position on a plateau made it defensible and provided clear visibility over the surrounding area and Government Ridge, offering early warning against potential attacks. Fort Battleford accommodated around 500 people who contributed to fortifying the settlement.
Battleford's designation as the capital of the North-West Territories influenced the decision to establish the fort there. The government hoped that the NWMP’s presence would serve as a civilizing force, assisting First Nations in transitioning from a nomadic lifestyle to a more settled way of life based on European models, while also supporting settlers in their homesteading efforts and promoting respect for the law.
The federal government’s intention was to avoid the issues that had affected Native American relations in the United States by establishing a strong NWMP presence in Battleford, recognizing the large Aboriginal population in the area. Additionally, the original Canadian Pacific Railway route was planned to pass through Battleford along the Qu'Appelle route. However, the route was eventually redirected further south, leading to the relocation of the capital from Battleford to Regina, then known as Pile o' Bones.
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