1816 – The North West Company battles with The Hudson Bay Company.
From The Canadian Encyclopedia
Seven Oaks Incident
Incident De Seven Oaks
Artist: Jill Sellers
Again, I am on Main Street dodging cars and sun, so I shot the mural in sections. I present them in order from left to right.
Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers
After a scuffle, Semple grabbed the reins of Francois Bouchard’s horse. One called the other a scoundrel, and battle quickly ensued.
Artist: Jill Sellers
The battle lasted 15 minutes. When it was over, Semple and 21 of his men were dead.
Artist: Jill Sellers
From The Metis Cultural & Heritage Resource Center Inc.
The Battle Of Seven Oaks
Artist: Jill Sellers
This is 1 of 5 historical murals at 1812 Main Street.
Artist: Jill Sellers
Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Murals of Winnipeg
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