A Memorial Cairn was erected and dedicated
at Stand-Off, July 15, 1944, as a token of his
fame and courage as leader and Chief of Bloods.

In company with Crowfoot of the Blackfoot Reserve,
he signed the original Treaty in 1877. Owing to his
influence, the Bloods refrained from joining forces
with the Reil Rebellion. He was a dominant
personality among his people, and held in high
esteem by the neighbouring tribes.

As Head Chief, he was supreme and remained
unswervingly loyal to the signed covenants of
the Treaty made between the Great White Queen
and his tribesmen.

By his acts of diplomacy, he was regarded as
a prophet; his courage and steadfastness gave
him the rank as a man amongst men - his
kindness and interest for the gradual evolution
of the Indians for education and potential
citizenship, placed him high in the Councils of
law and good order, thus earning for himself the
coveted title of the a Father of his people.

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