1816 – The North West Company battles with The Hudson Bay Company. 

From The Canadian Encyclopedia

Seven Oaks Incident

Incident De Seven Oaks

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.

After a scuffle, Semple grabbed the reins of Francois Bouchard’s horse. One called the other a scoundrel, and battle quickly ensued.

The battle lasted 15 minutes. When it was over, Semple and 21 of his men were dead.

From The Metis Cultural & Heritage Resource Center Inc.

The Battle Of Seven Oaks

This is 1 of 5 historical murals at 1812 Main Street.

Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Scene from 1812,  just before the war with America.

A representation of Fort Gibraltar, the Northwest Company post begins this mural.

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.

William McGillivray, chief director of the NWC followed by a Metis trapper.

Miles Macdonell, the appointed governor, proclaiming the land for Lord Selkirk. Feeling the earth, a Red River settler.

More Red River (Selkirk) settlers moving in. They were of The Hudson’s Bay Company and taking over from The Northwest Company. This is 1 of 5 historical murals at 1812 Main Street.

Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Scene of 1790- A Cree encampment by the Red River.

The actual mural is approximately 21 feet long. Due to traffic and sun, I couldn’t get into any position for a wide shot.

From the teepee to the Chief, I shot the mural in pieces.

There’s a panorama setting on my IPhone, but I hadn’t discovered it, yet.

This is 1 of 5 murals at 1812 Main Street.

Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg