jan 30, 1885 - North-West Rebellion
Description:
- Metis and some Plains Cree, and a few other Aboriginal peoples engage in battles in Duck Lake, Frog Lake, Batoche- BUT their expected response was the police
--> The GoC send in military troops on the newly extended railway, and about 100 people die throughout the rebellion
- 8 Aboriginal warriors are hanged, and others are sentenced to jail
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 30, 1885
Now
~ 140 years ago