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North-West Rebellion
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The North-West Rebellion was an armed rebellion of Métis under Louis Riel and an associated uprising of Cree and Assiniboine mostly in the District of Saskatchewan, against the Canadian government. Im
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Battle of Batoche Print by Seargent Grundy
Battle of Batoche Print by Seargent Grundy
The federal government's violation of its treaties with the Cree spurred Big Bear, a Cree chief, to embark on a diplomatic campaign to renegotiate the
The federal government's violation of its treaties with the Cree spurred Big Bear, a Cree chief, to embark on a diplomatic campaign to renegotiate the terms of the treaties.
In March 1885, the Battle of Duck Lake broke out between the Canadian Militia, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), and Métis and aboriginal warriors
In March 1885, the Battle of Duck Lake broke out between the Canadian Militia, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP), and Métis and aboriginal warriors.
Battle of Batoche
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The Battle of Batoche was the decisive battle of the North-West Resistance, which pitted Canadian Militia units against a force of First Nations and Métis people. Fought from May 9 to 12, 1885, at the
North-West Rebellion
…Cree and Assiniboine mostly in the District of Saskatchewan, against the Canadian government. Important events included the Frog Lake incident, and the capture of Batoche. The North-West Rebellion began in March 1885 after Louis Riel returned from political exile in the U.S. With the assistance of Métis leader Gabriel…
The damaged steamboat Northcote after the battle. Damaged on its way to Batoche, its crippling delayed the advance of government troops.
The damaged steamboat Northcote after the battle. Damaged on its way to Batoche, its crippling delayed the advance of government troops.
A house in Batoche in flames during the opening stages of the battle
A house in Batoche in flames during the opening stages of the battle
Towards the end of the first day of the battle, Gen. Frederick Middleton ordered Canadian soldiers to retire into makeshift fortifications.
Towards the end of the first day of the battle, Gen. Frederick Middleton ordered Canadian soldiers to retire into makeshift fortifications.