dec 31, 1712 - First Nation Women gets captured.
Description:
A young Dene woman named Thanadelthur was captured bythe Cree Nation. She then escaped the next year, Thanadelthur headed to
a Hudson’s Bay Company outpost in York Factory. There she met James
Knight, who was in charge of the post. Thanadelthur decided to help Knight
establish trade in the region. During a uear, she brought together the warring
Dene and Cree First Nations and helped
them make peace. Her efforts paved the way
for years of peaceful trading with Hudson’s
Bay Company.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 31, 1712
Now
~ 311 years ago
