1876: Sitting Bull

In 1876, Sitting Bull and a band of warriors resided in the Qu’Appelle Region after the Battle of Little Big Horn.

Sitting Bull on Dominion Territory
© Public Domain
Julien, Henri, 1852-1908. Date: 22 September, 1877
Credit: Canadian Illustrated News
Source: National Archives of Canada

“Long Dog”, Sioux Chief, and George W. Wells, late of “B” troop, 1876
Long Dog was one of Sitting Bull’s best aides
Oliver, W.J., Calgary, Alberta
Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Alberta. NB-16-564