-
McDougall’s Survey
October 19, Survey’s reach Andre Nault’s land In protest, Riel placed his foot on the surveyor's chain, and told the crew 'You go no further'. -
Le Comite National Des Metis (National Committee of Metis)
Comittee formed with purpose of bargaining the Canadian Government for the lands, language, and rights of the Metis -
McDougall Refused Entrance into Colony
Committee blocks McDougall from entering colony as he no right until transfer was completed on Dec. 1 -
Fort Garry Captured
Committee sized Upper Ft. Garry, HBC headquarters in Red River -
Official Transfer
Rupert's Land is official transfered to Canada -
Provisional Government is Formed
On Dec. 8, after a number of meetings, Riel reached a compromise with the English-speaking delegates and they agreed to the formation of a Provisional Government with Riel as leader. -
Canada Party Attack Fort Garry
Attacked was foiled and members imprisioned by provisional government -
Thomas Scott on Trial
Riel has Thomas Scott placed on trial in front of Provisional Government for insubordination, attacking guards, and threatening Riel's life -
Scott Executed
Scott is found guilty and executed by Metis firing squad. -
List of Rights
Provisional Government's fourth and final version of the List of Rights was drafted and sent to Ottawa -
Manitoba Act
the Manitoba Bill was passed on May 12, 1870 -
The Postage Stamp
Manitoba official becomes a province.
