Poundmaker, Pitikwahanapiwiyin, Cree/Blackfoot, 1842-1886
He became influential in 1873 when he was adopted by
Crowfoot, head chief of the Blackfoot. In 1876 he opposed Treaty
Six, but finally accepted it and 2 years later was recognized
as a chief. Although Poundmaker had not taken part in the Battle
of Cut-Knife Hill, and had prevented the warriors from pursuing
the retreating army, he was later tried for felon-treason and
was sentenced to 3 years in prison. He died shortly after his
release. A longer biography appears in Native Leaders of Canada.
