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1885: Metis Rebellion or Government Conspiracy?
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.
Alexander Nanooch Interview
Andre Bouthillette Interview
The Archibald Administration in Manitoba - 1870-1872
Aspects of Canadian Metis History
The Buffalo Hunt
The Catholic Missionaries as Agents Of Social Change Among The Métis And Indians Of Red River: 1818-1845
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 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
Ending an Era
Fifty HIstorical Vignettes: Views of the Common People
Flags of the Métis
Foster Child
The Fur Trade and Western Canadian Society 1670-1870
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.
The Giant
Halfbreeds: Primary Source Material
Henry Pelletier Interview
Home from the Hill: A History of Métis in Western Canada
2nd edition.
Liora Salter Interview
Louis Riel
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel: A Bibliography
Louis Riel Day Festivities
Madeline Sewepagaham Interview
Maglaire Cardinal Interview
Many Tender Ties
Maude Moberly Interview
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.
The Métis and the Social Sciences
The Métis as a Factor in the Euro-Canadian Development of the Canadian West
Argues that the Métis were not an impediment to Euro-Canadian development and that their fight to be recognized as a "New Nation" played a significant role in the creation of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.