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...
Curated OER
Canadian Studies Exercise
In this Canadian history worksheet, 6th graders review many aspects of Canadian studies. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions, 5 essay questions and 10 true/false questions.
Other
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
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.
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.
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.
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...