Northwest Campaign/Riel Rebellion
Under the leadership of Louis Riel the Métis, and some of their Native allies, took up arms because Ottawa had denied the mainly French-speaking Métis land tenure and political rights, while the Cree and Assiniboine peoples suffered as a result of unfulfilled treaty obligation. Ottawa responded by rushing 8000 regular and militia troops – mainly by rail. After several inconclusive engagements, this force defeated Riel at Batoche on the South Saskatchewan River in May 1885. Over 100 people died during the crisis
Frontline medical care during North West Campaign
Medical staff outside Moose Jaw hospital during North West Campaign. Pictured are both lay nurses and religious sisters, the latter were mainly engaged in the provision of convalescent care
South African (Boer) War
Nursing Sister Georgina Pope in South Africa circa 1899. Pope later was instrumental in the creation of the Canadian Army Medical Corps nursing service
Wounded being treated near Ladysmith during Boer War 1900
Stretcher bearers carry casualty into hospital in South Africa
Miss Minnie Affleck, Nursing Sister, 1st Canadian Contingent, South African, 1899-1902 War.
Medics and patients beside ambulance South Africa circa 1900
Ambulance Train South Africa circa 1899
