This is a particularly interesting site because it combines photos of the battlefield at Duck Lake with background information.

Learn about the site of the Red River Rebellion through this video by PBS.

One of Manitoba's most historic Francophone figures is Louis Riel. Photos of his grave site and monument are shown along with facts about his life.

Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...

A detailed overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in the solar system.

Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.

This site provides an excellent summary of the Cree Indians tracing their origins to the James Bay region of northern Quebec.

This site is unique because it chronologically lays our the major events in Louis Riel's life including his return to Canada in 1884.

A greater Canadian than Riel? According to many, Gabriel Dumont deserved much more recognition. He grew up seeing the buffalo and open prairies, a land without boundaries, and then all the changes that came. He fought with Riel, and died...

Louis Riel led his Metis people against the arriving European settlers. He has been called both a hero and a traitor. A statue in his honor was erected on the grounds of the Manitoba legislature. The construction of this sculpture is...

A thorough analysis of the Battle of Duck Lake which started the North-West Rebellion. Specific details regarding the major players involved with the battle are given.

A discussion of the Provisional Government of Saskatchewan established by Louis Riel at the time of the Northwest Rebellion of 1885.

Louis Riel led the Metis people in Manitoba in the Red River Rebellion, and later, the Metis in Saskatchewan in the Northwest Rebellion. Seen as both a hero and a traitor, he was eventually executed. This short summary of his life is one...

Three learning modules for Grade4 are designed to help students learn about the early history of the Red River Settlement and the early life of Louis Riel. Historical pictures and drawings provide students with a better understanding of...

This entry from the National Library of Canada's presentation on Canadian Confederation, looks at the 1870 inclusion of Manitoba. Built from the North-Western Territory, the province was founded by Metis, Francophones from Lower Canada,...

This entry from the National Library of Canada's presentation on Canadian Confederation, looks at the 1870 inclusion of Manitoba. Built from the North-Western Territory, the province was founded by Metis, Francophones from Lower Canada,...

This entry from the National Library of Canada's presentation on Canadian Confederation, looks at the 1870 inclusion of Manitoba. Built from the North-Western Territory, the province was founded by Metis, Francophones from Lower Canada,...

This website is for kids, prepared by the National Library of Canada. The Kids Site of Canadian Trains explains the role railways have had in important events in Canadian history. This page on the Northwest Rebellion includes information...

This website is for kids, prepared by the National Library of Canada. The Kids Site of Canadian Trains explains the role railways have had in important events in Canadian history. This page on the Northwest Rebellion includes information...

The Crow Wing Trail was an important fur trading route that played a large role in the Pemmican Wars. This website has photos from the 1870s and explains why the route was important. The exact location is mapped from Winnipeg to...

View black and white image of Victoria Belcourt Callihoo.

This site concisely summarizes the Red River Rebellion. An accompanying photo of the people involved and a map of the area provide additional interest.