Killing the shamen

Type

Book

Authors

Fiddler, Thomas

Stevens, James R.

ISBN 10

0920806813

ISBN 13

9780920806814

Tags

Canada, Indigenous Peoples, First Nations, Jack Fiddler, Criminal Justice, Shamanism, Ontario, Manitoba, Trials, Murder

Abstract

"In the fall of 1907, one of the most unusual cases in the history of Canadian jurisprudence commenced in Norway House, Manitoba. Charged with murder was old Jack Fiddler, a shaman and leader of the Sucker clan from the upper Severn River in what is now northwestern Ontario. Joseph Fiddler, Jack's younger brother, was also charged. Their alleged crime was the killing of a possessed woman who had turned into the dreaded windigo. Killing the Shamen is the true and fascinating account of the events that lead up to the 'murder,' the trial, and the aftermath." -- Publisher's Description.

Description

Contents
Porcupine standing sideways
Jack Fiddler
Joseph Fiddler
Chief Robert Fiddler
Adam Fiddler

Biblio Notes

Includes index.

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