Little Forks Located at the confluence of the Rainy River and the Little Forks river, Little Forks was what the 1890s Ontario government map called “Indian Reserve 10.” Du Vernet reached Little Forks on July 14th in the early evening, by way of the SS Keenora. Mr. and Mrs. Bagshaw greeted him. Du …
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Steamer
Steamer By the 1890s, the steamboat was the main way for Europeans to access the Rainy River. In fact, the Rainy River first became important to the Dominion Government of Canada precisely because it could be navigated by steamboats. The precursor to Treaty 3 was a right of way agreement …
Wigwam
Wigwam A wigwam is a dome-shaped dwelling, built with young saplings for a frame. It is typically covered in bark, moss, or branches with leaves, depending on the season. Community builders left a hole in the center of the roof for the smoke of the fire to travel to the sky. A wigwam is a …