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An Absolutely Uncritical Look at What Has Been Written About the Métis.
Speech given at the1885 and After Conference held in Saskatoon in 1985 looks at historical ideologies regarding Métis culture in a contemporary context.
Actor Donald Sutherland Featured in Five-Hour 'Riel Commission' - Press release. - 16 April 1985.
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
Attacking a Canadian supply steamer on the Saskatchewan - Sketch and article. - 23 May 1885.
The Battle of Seven Oaks: The Debate over Métis Independence
Examines the influence of the Battle of Seven Oaks on the creation of Métis nationhood.
The Buffalo Hunt
The Canadian North-West: Its History and Its Troubles from the Early Day of the Fur-Trade to the Era of the Railway and the Settler: With Incidents of Travel in the Region, and the Narrative of Three Insurrections
Changing Times
Overview of Métis history from the 1840s to 1875. Discusses the collapse of the buffalo hunting economy, the establishment of the community of St. Laurent, passing of laws to establish order, and the arrival of the North West Mounted Police.
Includes questions for students.
Conflicting Plans
2nd edition.
Contrasting Worlds
Overview of Métis history from the 1600s to the early 1870s when many Métis migrated from Manitoba to Saskatchewan. Includes questions for students.
2nd edition.
Copy of illustration: "Escape of the McKay family through the ice to Prince Albert"
Copy of Official Reports (116H) from Major General Middleton, C.B. (Commanding North-West Field Force), Concerning the Engagements at Fish Creek, on the 24th April, 1885, Poundmaker's Camp (Near Cree's Reserve) 2nd May, 1885, Batoche, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th May, 1885
Copy of the Document Sent to French Representatives by French People, Red River Settlement, 29 November 1869
Letter signed by 95 people states opposition to Louis Riel's proposal for establishment of a provisional government.
The Crutwell AMNSIS Local #66 recieve Ball Diamond Funds
Duck Lake Agency - Ledger 1885-89, 1921-29
Historical note:
Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.Emergence and Evolution of the Métis Nation
Chronicles the Métis people's struggles for recognition, land and self-government.
Ending an Era
The First Expedition for the Relief of Battleford Attacked by Halfbreeds - Sketch. - 1885.
From Savagery to Civilization: The Canadian North-West: Its History and Its Troubles from the Early Days ... and the Narrative of Three Insurrections
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend
Brief video discusses the life of the Metis leader and his role in the 1885 Resistance. Duration: 7:25.
Related Material: Transcript; Teacher's Guide.
Gabriel Dumont - Portrait
Gee Meeyo Pimawtshinawn (It Was a Good Life): Saskatchewan Métis Road Allowance Memories: A Living Heritage Project
History of Métis Lands in Alberta
A History of Riel's Second Rebellion and How It Was Quelled
The History of the North-West Rebellion of 1885
The Illustrated War News, Nos. 1 to 18 Inclusive: Containing All the Illustrations Referring to the North-West Rebellion of 1885, from Its Outbreak to the Return and Disbanding of Troops
Includes text and images.
Indigenous Settlers: Your Métis Genealogy Online
[John Franklin Boyd]
Notes and sketches from a trip taken by John Franklin Boyd in July and August, 1885, from Minnedosa, Manitoba to visit Prince Albert and the places involved in the North-West Rebellion.
Land Claims [Part One]
The Last Battle of Seven Oaks Puppet Play
For use with article Last Battle of Seven Oaks, written by Heather Wright and illustrated by Celia Krampien found on p. 30 of the special issue "How Furs Built Canada" of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids. Suitable for Grades 2-6.
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel Addressing Jury in Court House at Regina
Louis Riel on Trial
Historical note:
Many Tender Ties
Meeting at St. Boniface--Desire of the French to Retain the Troops
Minutes of the meeting containing four motions expressing confidence in Donald Smith, Member of Parliament and requesting that troops continue to be stationed at St. Boniface.
Metis casualty
Métis Dictionary of Biography: Volume M
Métis Land: Rights and Scrip Conference: Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Presentation
Métis Participation in the Treaty-Making Process in Ontario: A Reconnaissance
Métis Politics and Governance in Canada
Metis prisoners in courtyard
Metis Rifle Pits Sketch Grayscale
Metis Timeline Game
Students participate in game involving the events leading up to and following the Red River Resistance, with special attention to Louis Riel.
Michel Dumais - Portrait
Historical note:
Michel Dumais, prominent South Branch Metis. Dumais was one of the delegates sent to retrieve Riel from Montana in 1884 along with Gabriel Dumont and James Isbister. He was farm instructor at the One Arrow Cree Reserve until 1885. After fighting in the Resistance he fled to Montana alongside Gabriel Dumont.