Curated OER
Cbc.ca: Taking the West: The North West Rebellion
An overview of the NorthWest Rebellion of 1885 . Events, including the return from exile of Louis Riel, conflict between the government and the local aboriginal peoples, are viewed as is the treason hanging death of Riel.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Who Were the Pathfinders?
Who were the men key to the Hudson's Bay Company? Read through the biographies provided through Empire of the Bay to find out.
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Louis Riel
Riel's biography provides learner's with the opportunity to explore who Riel was and his significance to Canadian history.
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Culture and Heritage: Who Are the Metis?
Metis history and culture are presented on this site. Presents a brief overview with links to deeper aspects of the Metis experience, including the role and importance of Louis Riel, symbols and traditions, a timeline, the Michif...
Other
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Louis Riel Trial
Studying historical figures and events can be difficult unless one is able to immerse themselves in the subject. This website covers all aspects of the Louis Riel Trial in many different forms including, images, diary entries,...
PBS
Empire of the Bay: Site of the Red River Rebellion
Learn about the site of the Red River Rebellion through this video by PBS.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan Library: A Biography of Louis Riel
This is a biography of Louis Riel, a leader of the Metis tribal group that revolted against the Canadian government in 1885. The revolt was put down and Riel was hanged.
Other
Metis Nation of Ontario: Louis Riel
A detailed biography of the famous Metis rebel, Louis Riel. The Metis Nation of Ontario present information on Riel's early life, his leadership during two resistances, and his eventual capture and execution in 1885.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Louis Riel Historical Photos
A large collection of historical photos related to Louis Riel. Of special interest may be the few sketches from his trial.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture: Louis Riel Slideshow
This is a QuickTime slideshow of Louis Riel's life using historical photos with accompanying text.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Canadian Americans
Provides an overview of the history, culture, and lifestyle of Canadian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: North West Rebellion (1885 and After)
This article on the Northwest Rebellion offers students multiple interpretations of the events, stating the "dominant society tends to ask- How did this happen?", but the Alberta Online Encyclopedia tries to incorporate the Metis view of...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Louis Riel: A Chronology
This site is unique because it chronologically lays our the major events in Louis Riel's life including his return to Canada in 1884.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Battle of Duck Lake
A thorough analysis of the Battle of Duck Lake which started the North-West Rebellion. Specific details regarding the major players involved with the battle are given.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Provisional Government of Saskatchewan
A discussion of the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan established by Louis Riel at the time of the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Louis Riel (Sculpture)
Louis Riel led his Metis people against the arriving European settlers. He has been called both a hero and a traitor. A statue in his honor was erected on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature. The construction of this sculpture is...
Curated OER
The Manitoba Historical Society: Red River Resistance
This is a summary of the Red River Resistance. It identifies some of the important historical sites, on Winnipeg maps, that were associated with the resistance.
Curated OER
The Manitoba Historical Society: Red River Resistance
This is a summary of the Red River Resistance. It identifies some of the important historical sites, on Winnipeg maps, that were associated with the resistance.
Curated OER
Louis Riel
Louis Riel led the Metis people in Manitoba in the Red River Rebellion, and later, the Metis in Saskatchewan in the Northwest Rebellion. Seen as both a hero and a traitor, he was eventually executed. This short summary of his life is one...