Briefly explains reasons for the out-migration from Manitoba after the Red River Resistance and the 1885 Resistance, including disappearance of the bison-hunting economy, failure of agriculture, influx of settlers, racism, changes to legislation, and flaws in the Scrip system.
Discusses a land grant of 1.4 million acres that was passed on 26 May 1874, and entitled Métis “heads-of-family” to a land grant of 160 acres or dollars in scrip.