The Chilcotin Chiefs | Shawn Swanky

Unique artwork captures hanging of the Chilcotin Chiefs

by Shawn Swanky | Sep 10, 2015 | Canada's 'War'

Shawn Swanky presents dramatic new artwork from his documentary film, “The Great Darkening.”

Exoneration of the Chilcotin Chiefs

by Tom Swanky | Sep 10, 2015 | Canada's 'War'

The Premier’s exoneration statement is republished here to assist in keeping this expression of sorrow current and in making it more widely available.

The day B.C. martyred “The Chilcotin Chiefs.”

by Tom Swanky | Oct 22, 2014 | Articles, Canada's 'War'

The day began well before sunrise. Early risers could hear the prisoners’ monotone death chant drifting through the British Columbia darkness. Careful listeners could distinguish Lhatsassin’s deep voice in their common prayer.

Why did B.C. martyr the “Chilcotin Chiefs” in 1864/65?

by Tom Swanky | Oct 19, 2014 | Canada's 'War'

October 26, 2014 will be the 150th anniversary of B.C.’s martyrdom of the “Chilcotin Chiefs.” The “Chiefs” were hanged at Quesnel. The attending official estimated the mostly native crowd at 250 making this one of the largest mass executions in Canadian history. Why did B.C. hang the “Chilcotin Chiefs” in 1864/65?

3 Ways to Advance Reconciliation in British Columbia

by Tom Swanky | Jul 23, 2014 | Articles, Canada's 'War'

Tell the truth. Hold conferences in good faith. Exonerate “The Chilcotin Chiefs.”