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Construction of the Pacific Railway
The Pacific Railway was built close to the First Nations and Métis territory and this meant that their land was being trespassed by the federal government. -
The Famine
Chief Big Bear and his people were suffering from starvation in the long winter. He signed the 6th treaty in that year to help his people. -
Establishment of Residential Schools
Schools designed to educate First Nations children as young as the age of four. They were forced to speak English or French and were not allowed to practice their own culture. -
Riel Surrenders
On May 15, Riel surrendered to the federal government in hopes that it will show people that a public trial will bring attention to the Métis' struggle against the government.