poundmaker

by Norma Sluman

301 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1967

Reviews

[Joseph Aninew]

learning from the ppl of the land, poundmaker was a seer, a gifted holy man for the ppls, he had many prophecies that today are very few left to pass. he was not for war at all. the system 0nly lies to protect its stolen interest, the land and the minds of the ppls of the land, Turtle Island. exoneration and tv apologies mean nothing but mind control. its part of the mind control, business as usual. corruption from foot soldier cop up to top of the red dragon crown freemason/jesuit pyramid. the shadow spirit empire is now falling as foretold by poundmaker in these purification times we face together. exciting times!!

[Jodi Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve had the opportunity to read this outstanding story of Chief Poundmaker 130 years after his trial and exoneration of the treasonous charges made erroneously against him in 2020. Norma’s writing brings the Chief’s story to life and, even still, has the ability to inspire others to be courageous peacekeepers and to be good to one another.

[Marnie Sluman Somers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am somewhat biased about this book as the author, the late Norma Sluman, is my mother.

That being said, let me tell you about this historical fiction novel. Poundmaker, Chief of the Battleford area Crees refused to join forces with the insurgent Louis Riel and his Metis followers during the North West Rebellion in 1885, when tension between the Indians and the Government of Canada came to a head.

Poundmaker saw his mission in life: to establish peace among Indian tribes of the north west and protect his Indian brothers from the white man, who was threatening his way of life and perhaps event their hopes for survival.

Poundmaker successfully resisted an attack by government troops at Cut Knife Hill in Saskatchewan. Although Poundmaker was considered a dangerous rebel and a traitor by government officials, he was renowned among his own people as an orator and peacemaker, seemingly destined for greatness. But his pleas went unheeded and the result was tragic for both victor and vanquished in the bloody struggle which followed.