I am not sure what context this is in, but great father and great chief could refer to a fatherly figure to Lewis, or it could be a religious reference such as a God/ the Lord?
<span>runs east of the Red River of the North, cuts through Lake Winnipeg theres also one more reason i just dont remember it if you really want to know the last reason il get out my geo book n search it up k just message or most comany known as comment on this answer and il gladly find out the other reason</span>
The homestead act allowed settlers from the west settle on land, only paying a small fee. but they must stay on their land for 5 years before getting the land. They were allowed to leave the land but must be present when the inspector comes to see how they are doing.