Leaders

When possible, links to external sources are included.

After reading background information, brief biographies and primary materials, students engage in a debate between the pro- and anti-Confederation factions. This edition is aligned with the Saskatchewan provincial curriculum for History 30: Canadian Studies, Native Studies 10, and Native Studies 30.

Website for virtual exhibit centred on the Battle of Duck Lake, the first armed engagement of the North West Resistance. Includes links to 110 images, the story of the battle from the differing perspectives of the museum, the Métis, civilians and military, and First Nations and brief biographies of Gabriel Dumont, Louis Riel, Hillyard Mitchell, L.N.F. Crozier, and Acheson Gosford Irvine.

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.

7th Ed.

Compilation of brief biographies of individuals who have played significant roles in the history of Saskatchewan.

Historical social studies textbook.

Historical social studies textbook.