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.
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,...
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.
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...