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Louis Riel
Louis Riel is born in the Red River settlement.He was the eldest of Louis Riel and Julie Lagimodiere's 11 children. -
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Louis Riel Born/died
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Louis Riel Childhood
In 1858 Archbishop Taché sent Louis Riel to Lower Canada (Montreal) to be educated for the priesthood. Riel is 14 years old -
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Riel's work
1864 – 1866 Upon death of his father in 1864, Riel withdraws from college to work and support his family. He finds work in Montreal as a law clerk.
1866 – 1868 Riel works in Chicago and St. Paul. -
Riel return to Red River Settlement
By the summer of 1868 he was back in the Red River Settlement. There, his fluency in both French and English, his education, and his pride in the Metis people made him a natural leader. -
Survey of Red River settlement
In 1869 Canada starts to survey Dawson Road from Lake of the Woods.
July 1869 William McDougall, Canada’s minister of public works, orders a survey of Red River settlement. -
Meeting with Metis residents
July 19, 1869 Riel speaks at a meeting of Métis residents about rights in event of annexation of Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) lands by Canada. -
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Riel speaks at St. Boniface Cathedral
Aug 1869 Riel speaks on the steps of St. Boniface Cathedral; declares Dominion Government plans to conduct a land survey a menace.
September 1869 William McDougall is appointed Lieutenant-Governor of NWT. -
Metis National committee
In October 11, 1869 Métis horsemen led by Riel stop the Dominion Government land survey.
And in Mid-October Led by John Bruce, Métis National Committee is formed. -
Council of Assiniboia
Riel appears before the Council of Assiniboia and declares the National Committee will block entry of any governor unless union with Canada is based on negotiation with the Métis and the population in general. -
Governor Mactavish
HBC Governor Mactavish orders Métis to lay down their arms. -
Provisional government is proposed by Riel
Louis Riel proposed a Provisional government -
Transfer of British North America lands of HBC to Canada takes place. Riel presents his List of Rights to the convention.
Transfer of British North America lands of HBC to Canada takes place. Riel presents his List of Rights to the convention. -
John Christian Schultz and followers of Canadian Party temporarily imprisoned.
John Christian Schultz and followers of Canadian Party temporarily imprisoned. -
Provisional Government formed. John Bruce named president.
Provisional Government formed and John Bruce named president. -
Riel replaces John Bruce as president
Louis Riel replaces John Bruce as President -
List of Rights approved
List of Rights approved to negotiate provincial status with federal government. -
Riel’s provisional guardsmen arrest 48 armed men.Their leader, Dr. John Schultz escapes capture and leaves for Ontario.And Charles Boulton is condemned.
Riel’s provisional guardsmen arrest 48 armed men, so-called Canadians, at Upper Fort Garry. Their leader, Dr. John Schultz escapes capture and leaves for Ontario.
In Mid-February Charles Boulton, commander of the 46th militia regiment and survey crew member is condemned to death to set an example to Canadians who had twice attempted to overthrow Riel. Riel later pardons him in exchange for a promise that the English parishes will elect representatives. -
Thomas Scott is executed
Thomas Scott is executed. Arrested February 17 as one of the 48 Canadians, history describes him as a foul mouthed, ignorant bigot who had previously escaped imprisonment, had attempted to incite civil war, and continued to show contempt for guards. He was charged with insubordination, tried and sentenced to death by a jury. Riel, apparently believing it was time to demonstrate his provisional government should be taken seriously, refused to intervene, rejecting all appeals. -
Manitoba Act is passed
Manitoba Act is passed (name favoured by Riel) and receives Royal assent. -
Manitoba Act takes effect.
Manitoba Act takes effect. Louis Riel is just 25 years of age -
Louis Riel flees to United States
Wolseley expedition arrives; Riel vacates Upper Fort Garry. Fearing he will be murder, he moves south of the U.S. border. -
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Riels nervous breakdown and returns home to St. Vital.
In December 1870 Manitoba holds its first provincial election.
In February1871 Riel falls ill, perhaps enduring a nervous breakdown, worrying about his personal safety and his inability to support his family.
In May 1871 Riel returns home to St. Vital.
In October 1871 During the Fenian incident, a poorly organized attempt by a group of Americans to march northward, Riel recruits armed Métis horsemen to defend Manitoba -
Riels agree go to exile in St Paul, Minnesota.
Louis Riel goes into voluntary exile in St. Paul, Minnesota at the request of John A. Macdonald, who supposedly wanted to reduce tension and help avoid conflict between Quebec and Ontario. -
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Riel was elected and expelled three times to Parlament.
1872 September 14 Georges-Etienne Cartier wins Manitoba seat in federal election when Riel withdraws candidacy as a favour to Macdonald. In May 1873 Cartier passes away.
In October 1873 Riel elected to Parliament, but never enters to take his seat, fearing he would be arrested for murder.
In February 1874After Macdonald’s government resigns, Riel is re-elected in February 1874, but is expelled from Parliament before taking his seat.
In September Re-elected a third time and is once again expelled -
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Riel is convicted for the murder of Thomas Scott. Death penalty. MAckenzie grant amnesty for Riel. Riel exile for five years
In October 1874 Riel is convicted along with Ambroise Lépine for murder of Thomas Scott.
In January 1875 Death penalty is commuted by Governor General to two years imprisonment.
In February 1875 Alexander Mackenzie’s Liberal government grants amnesty for Riel and Lepine, on the condition that both remain in exile for five years. -
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Louis Riel lived in United States until July 1884 comes back to Batoche North West Territories.
Riel lives in New York; marries Marguerite Monet, 1881 (three children); takes U.S. citizenship in 1883; teaches in Montana in 1884.
In July 1884 Responding to an invitation by Métis residents, Riel arrives in Batoche, North West Territories (now Saskatchewan). -
The Battle of Batoche is a decisive defeat for Métis. The Northwest Rebellion is over. Riel turns himself in to Middleton..
From May 9 to May 12 ,1885 The Battle of Batoche is a decisive defeat for Métis forces against the much larger and better armed Canadian militia commanded by Major-General Middleton. The Northwest Rebellion is over. Riel turns himself in to Middleton and is taken to Regina. -
Louis Riel is found guilty of high treaon and was hanged in Regina.
Louis Riel, at 41 years of age, is found guilty of high treason and hanged in Regina.
