Author | : Lynda Mannik |
File Size | : 47,5 Mb |
Publisher | : University of Calgary Press |
Language | : English |
Release Date | : 06 May 2024 |
ISBN | : 9781552382004 |
Pages | : 212 pages |
Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia by Lynda Mannik Book PDF Summary
In 1939, a troupe of eight rodeo riders, accompanied by an RCMP officer, travelled to Sydney, Australia to compete in the Royal Easter Show. The men were expected to compete in various rodeo events, as well as to sell handicrafts at the fair's "Indian village," where they also camped. International competition in rodeo was very rare at the time, and the team proved to be a popular draw for Australian audiences. This little-known moment in Canadian history is explored in Canadian Indian Cowboys in Australia.