The Forks and the Battle of Seven Oaks in Manitoba History
E-Books
Author/Creator
Laura Peers
Cornelius Jaenen
Robert Coutts
Thora Cartlidge
Randy Rostecki … [et al.]
"with a new preface and postscript".
Discusses Joseph Zépherin LaRocque, born in Lebret, Saskatchewan, who was one of the very few Métis vernacular historians writing in the early 20th century.
For use with article Last Battle of Seven Oaks, written by Heather Wright and illustrated by Celia Krampien found on p. 30 of the special issue "How Furs Built Canada" of Kayak: Canada’s History Magazine for Kids. Suitable for Grades 2-6.
Students participate in game involving the events leading up to and following the Red River Resistance, with special attention to Louis Riel.