The Sitting Bull Affair

Following the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull and his followers faced relentless pursuit by US troops, leading approximately twenty-five hundred Sioux Indians to seek safety in Canada. Their journey took them across the Cypress Hills near Fort Walsh, where Major James Walsh of the North-West Mounted Police played a pivotal role. This lesser-known chapter of American history highlights the struggles and resilience of the Sioux as they navigated the aftermath of a significant conflict.