Curated OER
Red River Spy Mission
Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. In this Canadian history instructional activity, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir...
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
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.
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...
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.