Curated OER
Red River Spy Mission
Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. For this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir John MacDonald.
Curated OER
Rebellions
Tenth graders explore the causes and effects of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada and whether rebellion is an effective means of political change. They research and analyze the impact of the 1837-38 rebellions using primary and...
Curated OER
Building the CPR
Tenth graders identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry.They plan and conduct library and community research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources, including electronic sources. Students generate and...
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.
Other
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
Great Canadian Rivers: Louis Riel: Rebel of the Red
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...
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.
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,...