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Timeline... 1800 - 1849

The World


1805-06:  Lewis and Clark lead an expedition across North-western United States to the Pacific Ocean.


Canada

The War of 1812 – 14.

In what is essentially a war between The United States and Britain, Canada successfully repels and American invasion with the help of native tribes. Many years later Sioux warriors, descends of those who fought, retained medals given for service the British Crown.


Manitoba

1812

 The beginning of agricultural settlement in Manitoba with the arrival of Selkirk Settlers. This would lead to the establishment of Winnipeg as the commercial centre of the region.

1822

Peter Fidler noted the abundance of sturgeon at the intersection of the Souris and Assiniboine Rivers.  In the same year the forts at this intersection were attacked by the Sioux.

The R.M. of Pipestone

Assiniboine and Dakota people hunt in the area on a seasonal basis. Fort Desjarlais is the most prominent trading post, located on the Souris River north of Lauder.