Articles related to "Louis Riel"

One of the most controversial figures in Canadian history was Louis Riel, leader of the Manitoba Métis, whose actions helped shape the country's future.

Louis Riel returns from exile in Montana to assist the First Nations and Métis over their land rights.

On April 24, 1885 at Fish Creek, Saskatchewan, Gabriel Dumont and the Métis gain victory over the Government force's attempt to quell the North-West Rebellion.

Ottawa sets control of the First Nations with amendments to the Indian Act.

On the 16th of November, 1885, Louis Riel was hung for Treason against the Dominion of Canada. In reality, he was hung for the execution of Thomas Scott.

Manitoba joined the Dominion of Canada on July 15, 1870 on terms originally negotiated by Louis Riel.

Shortage of food rations and buffalo prompt Cree Chief Poundmaker to go to Battleford.

Marie-Anne Gaboury Lagemodier, said to be the first white woman resident in western Canada, survived horrendous journeys and life-threatening situations.

General Middleton made prudent preparations to obtain a decisive victory over Louis Riel and his Métis followers.

NWMP flee Fort Pitt in April 1885 after Cree attack led by Chief Big Bear

Land disputes with aboriginal and Metis result in Frog Lake Massacre

John A. Macdonald was Prime Minister of Canada nineteen years making him second only to Mackenzie King as the longest serving Prime Minister of Canada.

The St. Boniface Cathedral, a landmark of Winnipeg, Manitoba, in integral to the history and culture of the French Catholic community of Canada.

General Thomas Bland Strange pursues Chief Big Bear and his warriors to Frenchman's Butte near end of the Louis Riel Rebellion.

A huge roadside coffee pot and cup symbolize one of the main features of Davidson, Saskatchewan: location, location, location.

Travel to Saskatchewan for historic attractions like Cypress Hills' Fort Walsh, Batoche National Historic Site, Fort Carlton and the Western Development Museum.

The first town in alberta, the NWMP Fort Macleod was initially built on an island in the Old Man River, then moved up-river. The town sprung up around the police outpost

An able negotiator and outstanding speaker, Thompson worked his way up the political ladder from Alderman for the City of Halifax to Prime Minister of Canada

Humble beginnings and lesser formal education did not stop Alexander Mackenzie from reaching the top post as the country's Prime Minister after Sir John A. Macdonald.