In 1885, Louis Riel led the Métis people in a historic uprising against Canada
The 1885 North-West Rebellion began when Louis Riel and the Métis people took a stand against the Canadian government to protect their land, culture, and fundamental rights.
In March 1885, the District of Saskatchewan became the flashpoint for a historic conflict as Louis Riel led the Métis in an armed uprising against the Canadian government. The Métis felt their traditional lifestyle and land titles were being ignored by the rapidly expanding federal state.
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