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Season 1 Episode 6: The Trial Of Poundmaker

Jan 01, 2001NR8.2

Known as a peacemaker and defender of his people, Poundmaker surrendered after Canadian forces attacked his camp in 1885 in response to an uprising. His story is told through interviews with Poundmaker’s descendants, reenactments and archival images.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1: Sitting Bull

1. Part 1: Sitting Bull

Aired: Jan 1, 2001

Born in the Dakota Hills, Sitting Bull became a leader of Indian tribes duri...

Episode 2 Part 2: Sitting Bull

2. Part 2: Sitting Bull

Aired: Jan 1, 2001

The saga of Sitting Bull's life after the Battle of Little Big Horn continues...

Episode 3 The Blackhawk War

3. The Blackhawk War

Aired: Jan 1, 2001

Through his memoirs, and the words of his descendants, this film tells the st...

Episode 4 The Pontiac Rebellion

4. The Pontiac Rebellion

Aired: Jan 1, 2001

Pontiac, or Obwandiyag, the leader of the Algonquin Nations, and chief of the...

Info about Chiefs

Network: Arte

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Drama, Documentary