The Sitting Bull Affair

The aftermath of the Battle of the Little Bighorn reveals the harrowing journey of approximately twenty-five hundred Sioux Indians, led by Sitting Bull, as they sought refuge in Canada. Pursued relentlessly by US troops, they crossed into Canada at Cypress Hills, near Fort Walsh, which was overseen by Major James Walsh. This lesser-known chapter highlights the struggles faced by the Sioux and their quest for safety amid relentless military pressure.