Red River Rebellion

The Red River Rebellion (1869-1870) was a conflict in what is now Manitoba, Canada, involving the Métis people—mixed Indigenous and European ancestry—who sought to protect their land and culture amid Canadian expansion. Led by Louis Riel, the Métis resisted the Canadian government's efforts to assert control without their consent. The rebellion resulted in the establishment of the provisional government of Manitoba and led to the creation of the province, recognizing Métis rights. It was a key moment in the struggle for Métis self-determination and the recognition of Indigenous land rights within Canada.