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

Frontline medical care during North West Campaign

Medical staff outside Moose Jaw field hospital during North West Campaign. Pictured are both lay nurses and religious sisters, the latter were mainly engaged in the provision of convalescent care

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

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 Boar War 1900

Wounded being treated near Ladysmith during Boer War 1900

Stretcher bearers carry casualty into hospital in South Africa

Stretcher bearers carry casualty into hospital in South Africa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Minnie Affleck, Nursing Sister, 1st Canadian Contingent, So. African, 1899-1902 War

Miss Minnie Affleck, Nursing Sister, 1st Canadian Contingent, South African, 1899-1902 War.

Medics and patients beside ambulance South Africa circa 1900

Medics and patients beside ambulance South Africa circa 1900

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambulance Train South Africa

Ambulance Train South Africa circa 1899