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Riel Rebellion prisoners in 1886

Riel Rebellion prisoners at Stony Mountain Penitentiary, Manitoba. 1886. L-R back row: Father Albert Lacombe; Big Bear, Cree; Sam Bedson, Warden; Father Clouthier.

Riel Rebellion prisoners at Stony Mountain Penitentiary, Manitoba. L-R back row: Father Albert Lacombe; Big Bear, Cree; Sam Bedson, Warden; Father Clouthier. L-R front row: unknown priest; Poundmaker, Cree.

Photo courtesy of the Glenbow Archives.

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