Red River Colony

History Inquiry Project - Red River Expedition (Wolseley Expedition) Questions: How will the Canadian government take responsibility for taking over the metis land? How did The Red River Expedition affect Canada? Why was the Canadian government interested in capturing Louis Riel? Canadian government considered Louis Riel as an outlaw, he mounted rebellion in Red River Colony and occupied Fort Garry illegally. Also, Canadian government intended to avenge to Louis Riel for the crime that he executed

Riel rebellion is one that echoes in Canadian history. It is the cause for much distress on both the rebel and the side of the government of Canada. This tail includes different rebellions which intertwine together; the Red River Rebellion, and the North West Rebellion. The Red River rebellion itself dates back to 1869 and ended in 1870, while the North West Rebellion occurred in 1885; which was a quick and deadly revolution (New, 2002:826). The lead up to these historic event date back much earlier

the Atlantic to the Pacific, and even to the Arctic Ocean. He wanted this country to be unified. The country of Canada came to be as a result of leaders negotiating treaties with the Canadian government, based on what they think is best for their colony. It was because of the help that Riel gave the Metis, that they were able to go to Ottawa, and negotiate an agreement. When Louis Riel created the National Metis Committee, as well as a provisional government, he knew he would guide the Metis in negotiating

founder of Manitoba, a politician, and the leader of the Metis during the red river rebellion. The Hudson Bay Company sold Rupert’s land to the new Domain of Canada. However, the people living on this land already, which many of them were Metis and the first nation had not been negotiated or confirmed about this. They feared for their culture, and land rights under the control of Canada. This is what sparked the red river rebellion. They created their own government and made Louis Riel their leader

There is always one person who is responsible for keeping everything under control. This refers to a Métis-born leader widely known as Louis Riel, who is one of the most prominent, yet one of the most controversial figures of Canada during the Red River and the North-West Rebellions. I respectfully disagree that Louis Riel is guilty of high treason, who instead should be granted clemency and not be executed. Although some people may believe this is wrong, they are oblivious of his outstanding accomplishments

The Red Convertible Vanished Brotherhood In the short story “The Red Convertible” you will find some important elements that are integral to the support and development of the theme brotherhood. First, you will see how the road trip gives a lesson in the story. Second, you will discover how the war affected the relationship of Lyman and Henry. Finally, you will understand the symbolism of the red convertible and the link it has between both brothers. One important element that has a powerful

stance against the government, because they were a “primitive people”, standing against the march of “civilization,”1 they had to be pushed aside so the new country could progress. Stanley believes that up until the execution of Thomas Scott, the Red River Rebellion was relatively non-violent and the government probably would have forgiven the Metis indiscretions, because they even continued to follow the process of conciliation through to the passage of the Manitoba Act. “ Although Scott deserved

the Winnipeg River from the east, The Saskatchewan River from the west, the Red River from the south, and precipitation. The largest source of total phosphorus (68% total phosphorus load) and nitrogen (34% total nitrogen load) to Lake Winnipeg is the Red River, followed by the Winnipeg River as second largest. Approximately 60% of phosphorus and 54% of nitrogen that enters the lake through these tributaries and precipitation is retained. The only major outflow point is the Nelson River from the northeast

In the past history, the North West faced serious problems. The North West was a time of displeasure. Land titles were not respected and followers weren't fulfilled and decisions needed to be heard. In Manitoba, settlers complained the lack of transportation competition kept freight rates higher in western Canada than those in central Canada. The first nations felt betrayed by the federal government’s failure to keep its promises of providing food rations in time of shortage. Also the aboriginal

In June 24, 1968, the leader of RIN Pierre Bourgault, had called for public protests against Pierre Trudeau. The RIN was involved in a riot which took place in Montreal streets and park that forced the suspension of the negotiations. Shortly, when the negotiation was resumed in the August of 1968, the RIN held their early position of making Quebec a unilingual and thus the RIN withdrew from the negotiation. Meanwhile, the MSA and RN was integrated, Rene Levesque was chosen as acting president of