Indigenous Allies Rise Up Hoodie

"We all know the story about the man who sat by the trail too long, and then it grew over, and he could never find his way again. We can never forget what has happened, but we cannot go back. Nor can we just sit beside the trail." - Chief Poundmaker (Pitikwahanapiwiyin) (1842-1886)

Poundmaker, also known as Pitkwahanapiwiyin was a Plains Cree leader who played an influential role in the history of Canadian Indigenous Peoples.

Born into a prominent Plains Cree family from Saskatchewan, Poundmaker was deeply rooted in his culture and appearance.

He was renowned for his diplomatic and peacemaking efforts during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885 and is remembered today as a symbol of peaceful resistance against colonialism. ✊🏾

Written by Jaylee Govereau

Art by Sean Rayland-Boubar