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.
Purpose of paper was to provide background on major themes in policy and legislation to officials and researchers.
2nd edition.
Contains three readers' letters in response to the article regarding the proposal for a Treaty of Commitment in Australia.