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Episodes (2)
Jan 01, 1998
1875, and the buffalo on the verge of disappearance. Cree leader Big Bear is attempting to negotiate for his band with the Canadian government who wish him to sign the treaty and select a reserve. As the band starves and conditions worsen the more radical young warriors, such as his son Little Bad Man, grow in power.
Jan 01, 1998
When they hear of the Metis victory at Duck Lake, in the spring of 1885, Little Bad Man and Wandering Spirit (the war chief) take control of the band and attack the whites at the settlement at Frog Lake, later capturing and burning Fort Pitt. They are hunted by government troops whom they force to retreat but Big Bear's scattered band soon surrenders, resulting in execution for some leaders and prison for Big Bear.
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Big Bear Season 1 (1998) is released on Jan 01, 1998. Watch Big Bear online - the English Biography TV series from Canada. Big Bear is directed by Gil Cardinal and created by Gil Cardinal with Gordon Tootoosis and Tantoo Cardinal.