Events tagged with "north-west"

Historical Events tagged with "north-west"

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Politics & Government

Louis Riel Establishes Provisional Government

March 19th, 1885 139 years ago

Louis Riel declared a provisional government in Saskatchewan, marking the beginning of the North-West Rebellion. Riel, representing Métis interests, aimed to address grievances surrounding land rights and governance. The declaration took place in the community of Batoche, gathering support from various Indigenous and settler groups. Riel sought a negotiation of terms with the Canadian government to safeguard rights and promote self-determination.