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Peggy surviving the Battle of Somme

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- Sarah Geddes

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Peggy fought in the Battle of Somme in fall 1916. During the battle Peggy's leg was injured however he was able to recover and rejoin his unit. His work fighting and delivering messages during the Battle of Some earned him a military medal.

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Peggy was a member of the 1st infantry battalion during the second battle of Ypres in April 1915. During that battle the germans released chlorine gas for the first time. although nearly half of his battalion was lost in this attack, Peggy survived and he along with the other canadiens held their positions.

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While the positive treatment of the First Nations was temporary, the change exclusively confined to the battlefield, it likely left a lasting impact. The fact that the Aboriginals were for once treated as equals and given respect likely resulted in a shift in mindset, perhaps the seeing colonizers differently after earning their respect and fighting alongside them under Canada’s flag.

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After the war, Aboriginals were once again treated as they were before it. Back on their respective reserves, they were no longer treated as the equals they were in battle and no longer hailed respect for their skill sets. First Nations were back to being less than.

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First Nations were treated as equals on the front lines, proving their worth through their skills rather than their background. They quickly gained the respect of their fellow soldiers through a fierce reputation as warriors and excellent marksmen.

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Name: Francis Pegahmagabow (Aka Peggy)

Ojibwa Soldier, Parry Island Band in Ontario

Big Battles: 2nd Battle of Ypres, Battle of the Somme

Skillset: Marksmanship, Excellent Sniper

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Peggy sniping at The 2nd Battle of Ypres

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- Sarah Geddes