1885: Rebellion or Resistance?
Explains why the Metis prefer to use the word resistance to describe the conflicts labelled as the Red River Rebellion and North West Rebellion by the Canadian government and press.
Explains why the Metis prefer to use the word resistance to describe the conflicts labelled as the Red River Rebellion and North West Rebellion by the Canadian government and press.
Booklet focuses on the Battle of Batoche, the final confrontation in the North-West Resistance.
Discusses the 1885 Resistance from the Métis perspective.
Most references published in English.
Bibliography from Louis Riel c. Canada: les années rebelles.
For use with chapter from the Grade 7 Social Studies textbook Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada.
For use with chapter from the Grade 7 Social Studies textbook Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada.
Argues for a posthumous pardon of the Metis leader.
Students participate in game involving the events leading up to and following the Red River Resistance, with special attention to Louis Riel.
Black line master designed for use with chapter Manitoba Enters Confederation in the Grade 6 Social Studies textbook Canada: A Country of Change (1867 to Present) by Graham Broad and Mathew Rankin.
Includes key definitions, questions and answers. For use with Chapter 8: The Metis from the textbook Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada.
Role playing game which involves John A. Macdonald asking students to become spies and send information back to the government. Suitable for Grades 5-11.
Lists significant dates from 1811 to November 16, 1885.