1885: Metis Rebellion or Government Conspiracy?
E-Books
Author/Creator
Don McLean
Describes the process, findings and recommendations of the Commission which investigated whether Native American children continue to be disproportionately removed from their families and homes.
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.