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Frog Lake in Frog Lake in 1885

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
1885 Frog Lake Frog Lake AB 9 9 0 No Yes No

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Classification: reported
Incident Summary: The Frog Lake Massacre occurred on April 2, 1885, in what is now Alberta, Canada, resulting in the deaths of 9 officials, clergy, and settlers.

Well-Supported Details:

  • The incident occurred on April 2, 1885, in the small settlement of Frog Lake, Alberta, Canada.
  • A group of Cree warriors led by Wandering Spirit attacked and killed 9 people.
  • The victims included 2 Catholic priests, a government official, and several settlers.
  • The attack was part of the North-West Rebellion, a conflict between the Canadian government and the Métis and First Nations peoples.
  • The perpetrators were later tried and hanged for their crimes.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims: None found in the provided source.

Source Quality Notes:

  • Source 1: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_Lake_Massacre) - Credibility: High. Wikipedia is a widely used and reliable online encyclopedia that relies on verifiable sources. However, it's essential to note that Wikipedia can be edited by anyone, which may lead to inaccuracies or biases. In this case, the information on the Frog Lake Massacre appears to be well-researched and accurate.
Status: Unverified. Credible: 0, Social: 0, Other: 1.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frog_Lake_Massacre

The Frog Lake Massacre occurred on April 2, 1885, in what is now Alberta, Canada. A group of Cree warriors led by Wandering Spirit attacked and killed nine officials, clergy, and settlers in the small settlement of Frog Lake. The victims included two Catholic priests, a government official, and several settlers. The attack was part of the North-West Rebellion, a conflict between the Canadian government and the Métis and First Nations peoples. The massacre was followed by the burning of the church and the rectory, and the survivors were taken captive. The perpetrators were later tried and hanged for their crimes. The Frog Lake Massacre is considered one of the most significant events in Canadian history and is remembered as a tragic example of the conflict between the Canadian government and the Indigenous peoples.