Timeline of the Red River Resistance
The Red River Rebellion
1869
The Canadian government had bought Rupert’s Land from the Hudson Bay company. In addition, appointed the first English-speaking governor: William McDougall. McDougall had sent out surveyors to plot the land according to the square township system that was used in Ontario. The Metis, led by Louis Riel, prevented anti-French McDougall, to enter the territory when the unannounced surveyors had interfered. The Hudson Bay company was no longer in control of the territory. “The National Committee of Metis” had been set up for the Metis to discuss their problems that they faced at the time. John Bruce was elected for president, with Louis Riel as the secretary. They were adamant about not wanting the federal government to get involved, so they set up a committee that gave them the opportunity to have meetings and express their own opinions. Near mid-December, the Metis proposed a list of fourteen rights they want to have when Rupert’s Land is transferred to Canada. Donald Smith was sent to negotiate with the metis. He declared that all Metis who surrendered, they would be treated fairly and equally. Then, John Bruce resigned as president of the National Committee of Metis and the position went to Louis Riel.
1870
The provincial government of the Red River settlement executed Thomas Scott, a protester for an “English-speaking Canada” who had been previously imprisoned for his prejudice actions sought in Upper Fort Garry. Shortly after the execution, Riel flees from Upper Fort Garry to the U.S.A., in fear of the Canadian Police officers capturing Riel. John A. Macdonald even supported Riel through giving him money for Riel’s exile; feared conflict between Quebec and Ontario. The Manitoba act marked the Red River Settlement as a province. It was created when the Metis expressed their opinions about losing their rights. Instead of having a strong provincial government, it would be controlled by Ottawa. The provisional government had
1869
The Canadian government had bought Rupert’s Land from the Hudson Bay company. In addition, appointed the first English-speaking governor: William McDougall. McDougall had sent out surveyors to plot the land according to the square township system that was used in Ontario. The Metis, led by Louis Riel, prevented anti-French McDougall, to enter the territory when the unannounced surveyors had interfered. The Hudson Bay company was no longer in control of the territory. “The National Committee of Metis” had been set up for the Metis to discuss their problems that they faced at the time. John Bruce was elected for president, with Louis Riel as the secretary. They were adamant about not wanting the federal government to get involved, so they set up a committee that gave them the opportunity to have meetings and express their own opinions. Near mid-December, the Metis proposed a list of fourteen rights they want to have when Rupert’s Land is transferred to Canada. Donald Smith was sent to negotiate with the metis. He declared that all Metis who surrendered, they would be treated fairly and equally. Then, John Bruce resigned as president of the National Committee of Metis and the position went to Louis Riel.
1870
The provincial government of the Red River settlement executed Thomas Scott, a protester for an “English-speaking Canada” who had been previously imprisoned for his prejudice actions sought in Upper Fort Garry. Shortly after the execution, Riel flees from Upper Fort Garry to the U.S.A., in fear of the Canadian Police officers capturing Riel. John A. Macdonald even supported Riel through giving him money for Riel’s exile; feared conflict between Quebec and Ontario. The Manitoba act marked the Red River Settlement as a province. It was created when the Metis expressed their opinions about losing their rights. Instead of having a strong provincial government, it would be controlled by Ottawa. The provisional government had