MB day By helena ellise 1868 Rupert’s land sold to dominion of Canada 1869 Metis comitte elected John bruce as president and Louie riel as secretary 1869 Upper fort garry was seized Dec 8, 1869 provisonal government of english and french metis formed Mar 4, 1870 Thomas scott executed May 12, 1870 manitoba act recieved royal assent Jun 15, 1870 manitoba act officially proclaimed Mar 10, 1992 Ottowa officially recognized Louie riel as founder of manitoba