A continuation of the history of the Old North Trail (New Mexico to Northwest Territories) for the period 1850-1870
(Part 1, 1850-1860), two decades of great change for the Indian Nations of the Canadian west. While this ushered in the high point of adaptation of Native society to the
Ango-European culture, it also set the stage for the Anglo disposession of their lands, properties and rights and the
marginalization which continues to this day.