Big Bear: The End of Freedom

by Hugh A. Dempsey

Big Bear was born near Jackfish Lake in about 1825. In the course of his long life, he saw the disappearance of the buffalo, the increasing incursion of white settlers into the North-West, and the end of the way of life that First Nations had known for millennia. His adherence to traditional customs, and his determination to prevent his people from being reduced to poverty and subservience, led the federal government to consider him a troublemaker, despite the fact that his resistance was peaceful. This biography, first published in 1984, remains the definitive study of the life of Big Bear.

Genres: History, Canada, Biography

227 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1984

About the author

Hugh Aylmer Dempsey is a well known Canadian historian and writer who has authored twelve books and numerous articles. He is an honorary chief of the Blood Tribe and was the chief curator of the Glenbow Museum. Among the many awards he has received for his writing are the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Alberta History and Award of Merit, Local History Section, Canadian Historical Association. He lives in Calgary.

Reviews

[Josee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brutal and unforgettable

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Its not a book I would typically pick out I had to read it for an assignment. It was very educational, humbling and sad to see the story from Big Bears eyes.

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really dont remember it, but will re-read it!