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Hardwick in Cypress Hills in 1873

Date Name City Province Licensed Victims Deaths Injuries Suicide Firearms OIC Impact
1873 Hardwick Cypress Hills SK 13 14 0 No Yes No

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Incident Summary: The Cypress Hills Massacre occurred on June 1, 1873, near Battle Creek in the Cypress Hills region of Canada's North-West Territories (now in Saskatchewan). The incident involved a confrontation between a group of Canadian Red River Métis and American wolfers, led by Thomas W. Hardwick and John Evans, and a camp of Assiniboine people, resulting in the deaths of 13 or more Assiniboine warriors and 1 wolfer.

Well-Supported Details:

  • The incident occurred on June 1, 1873, near Battle Creek in the Cypress Hills region of Canada's North-West Territories (now in Saskatchewan).
  • The confrontation involved a group of Canadian Red River Métis and American wolfers, led by Thomas W. Hardwick and John Evans, and a camp of Assiniboine people.
  • The incident resulted in the deaths of 13 or more Assiniboine warriors and 1 wolfer.
  • The Canadian government responded by accelerating the recruitment and deployment of North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) to the region.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims:

  • The exact events of the confrontation are unclear, and the sources do not provide a detailed account of the incident.
  • The sources do not specify the exact number of Assiniboine warriors killed, with some sources stating 13 or more and others stating 14.

Source Quality Notes:

  • Source 1: Wikipedia article on the Cypress Hills Massacre (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_Hills_Massacre) - This source is considered credible, as it is a well-established online encyclopedia with a strong reputation for accuracy and reliability. However, it is worth noting that Wikipedia articles can be edited by anyone, and while the article on the Cypress Hills Massacre appears to be well-researched, it is possible that errors or biases may have been introduced.
Status: Unverified. Credible: 0, Social: 0, Other: 1.

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

The Cypress Hills Massacre occurred on June 1, 1873, near Battle Creek in the Cypress Hills region of Canada's North-West Territories (now in Saskatchewan). It involved a group of American bison hunters, American wolf hunters, American and Canadian whisky traders, Métis cargo haulers, and a camp of Assiniboine people. Thirteen or more Assiniboine warriors and one wolfer died in the conflict. The incident began when a group of Canadian Red River Métis and American wolfers, led by Thomas W. Hardwick and John Evans, returned from their winter hunt and had their horses stolen. They organized an expedition to retrieve the stolen horses, which led to a confrontation with the Assiniboine people. The exact events of the confrontation are unclear, but it resulted in the deaths of several Assiniboine warriors and one wolfer. The Canadian government responded by accelerating the recruitment and deployment of the newly formed North-West Mounted Police.