Places/Battles
The rebellion ended after this final battle in May 1885
What is the Battle of Batoche
He was the Metis leader who headed the provisional government during the North-West rebellion
Who is Louis Riel
The Metis feared losing these documents that confirmed their land rights
What are land scrip certificates
This Canadian prime minister ordered troops west to suppress the rebellion
Who is Sir John A. Macdonald
What is the Metis Bill of Rights
This battle won by the Metis was fought in a coulee south of Saskatoon
What is Fish Creek
This military commander led the Canadian forces sent to put down the rebellion
Who is Major Gen. Frederick Middleton
The disappearance of this crucial animal had left indigenous peoples starving
What is the bison/buffalo
Ottawa charged Louis Riel with this crime after the rebellion ended
Following the capture of this Metis leader, the Canadian government decided to try him for treason
Who is Louis Riel
The North-West Mounted Police abandoned this fort after being surrounded
What is Fort Pitt
A Famous Cree chief, he was involved in the events leading up to Frog lake but did Not participate
Who is Big Bear
Many First Nations were angered by Ottawa's failures related to treaties, particularly delays receiving this
What are treaty payments/annuities
After the rebellion, the government strengthened this police force founded in 1873
What is the North-West Mounted Police
This report investigated the causes and suggested ways Canadian government could improve relations with Metis and Indigenous communities
What is the Royal Commision on the North-West rebellion
Louis Riel first gathered armed Metis supported near this community
What is Batoche
This Metis military leader commanded fighters at Fish Creek and Batoche
Who is Gabriel Dumont
The shift from traditional Metis river lot farms to square survey systems threatened this important part of their community life and identity
What is their traditional land layout or river lot system
The government responded to Cree resistance by enforcing this policy that restricted movement and gatherings on reserves
What is the pass system
Cree forces led by Poundmaker won this May 1885 battle, defeating Colonel Otter's troops despite being outnumbered
What is the Battle of Cut Knife
He was the Cree chief whose band killed several settlers at Frog lake in April 1885
Who is Wandering Spirit
The Government worsened tensions by prioritizing funds for this major infrastructure instead of providing relief during the famine
What is the Canadian Pacific Railway
This cabinet member, responsible for indigenous affairs faced criticism for ration shortages during the conflict
Who is Edgar Dewdney