Views from Fort Battleford

This book outlines the way of life that existed on the prairies before the Canadian presence was established, examining the various institutions that placed the Anglo-Canadian elite in a position of power by the 1880s. It investigates the role of the North West Mounted Police and the North-West Field Force in establishing Canadian hegomony and analyzes government policies that were employed to control those who were seen as a threat in the wake of the 1885 Resistance. It concludes with a description of the various interpretations for Fort Battleford.