aug 1, 1884 - Riel sets up provisional government in Saskatchewan
Description:
On December 10th, Riel formed a provisional government, proclaiming the end of Hudson's Bay Company control over the Red River region. The government included both French and English inhabitants of the settlement.By the end of 1869, Riel seemed to have the advantage in Red River and was in a strong position to deal with Ottawa on his own terms.
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Date:
aug 1, 1884
Now
~ 140 years ago