Northwest Resistance

The Northwest Resistance was a brief uprising in 1885 where Indigenous Cree and Métis people in what is now Saskatchewan and Manitoba sought to defend their land, rights, and way of life amid increasing European settlement and government policies. They demanded fair treaties, recognition of their land claims, and protections for their culture. The movement was fueled by frustration over unmet treaty promises and policies that threatened their communities. Although it was quickly suppressed, the resistance highlighted the ongoing struggles Indigenous peoples faced regarding land rights and sovereignty in Canada.