Historical Events tagged with "rupertsland"
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Transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada
On July 15, 1870, the vast territories of Rupert's Land and the North-Western Territory were officially transferred from the Hudson's Bay Company to Canada. This transfer led to the establishment of the province of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, marking a significant expansion of Canadian territory. The transfer was driven by colonial interests, the need for governance in these areas, and the aspirations of various Indigenous Peoples and settlers. The deal aimed at integrating these regions into the newly forming Canadian Confederation.
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