This essay examines reasons for unrest among the Aboriginal population of the old Northwest in the years leading up to the disturbances of 1885. The writer worked for the Indian Department of the Dominion Government during this time. Item found within folder 1 of file Rebellion, 1885.
This file includes Louis Riel's handwritten acknowledgement of the invitation to attend a public meeting in Prince Albert in order to promote unity amongst the settlers in their fight for their rights, and correspondence relating to the acquisition of the letter.