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Unyielding Defenders: The Wabanaki Confederacy’s Struggle for Their Homeland

The story of the Wabanaki Confederacy’s fight for their homeland is a riveting and often overlooked chapter in history. The lives of the Niitsitapi, also known as the Blackfoot Confederacy, were forever altered with the arrival of the horse, which ushered in a violent era of conflict and struggle. The Wabanaki Confederacy, consisting of various […]

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The Three Fires Confederacy: A Tale of Survival and Resistance in the Battle for North America

Introduction In the tumultuous era of American expansionism, a significant chapter in the history of the First Nations of the West unfolded—the story of the Three Fires Confederacy. As the American settlers claimed a manifest destiny to conquer the continent, the indigenous peoples found themselves in a fight for their very survival. This article delves […]

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Resilience and Resistance: The Valiant Struggle of the Cree for Their Future

Introduction Once the Cree and their allies dominated the western fur trade, their way of life sustained by the vast herds of buffalo roaming the prairies. However, by 1885, a series of events had led to their decline, which brought disaster and starvation to their people. Betrayed by the Canadian government in Ottawa, who offered […]

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Warriors of Two Worlds: First Nation Allies and the British Empire in North America

Introduction The history of North America is marked by complex interactions between indigenous First Nations and European newcomers. As the continent underwent rapid colonization and exploration, conflicts emerged over territory, resources, and the struggle for survival. Amidst these tumultuous times, many First Nation warriors found themselves entangled in a unique position, fighting alongside the British […]