1885: Metis Rebellion or Government Conspiracy?
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Author/Creator
Don McLean
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.
Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice announces, "Métis students who attended the [Ile-a-la-Crosse Residential] school" will not be part of the Indian residential school compensation agreement.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.8.