manitoba day

  • HBC sold largest piece of land to the dominion of canada

  • Red River Métis called for an independent métis republic

  • Provisional government consisting of english and french speaking métis was formed

  • Thomas Scott, Irish immigrant who was a member of the canadian party was executed by a firing squad

  • The Manitoba act came into law and was passed by parliament and received by royal assent

  • The act was officially proclaimed when manitoba joined as 5th province

  • Ottawa recognizes Louis Riel as founder of Manitoba