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Hudson's Bay Company Withdraws
The HBC withdraws its rule of Rupert's Land (in the month of January, date is unknown). For almost a year, There would be no rule over Rupert's Land when Canada will take over in December. -
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Canadian Surveyors Come
Canadian surveyors are plotting square plots of land by the Red River Settlement, which will be used by the Canadian government to divide land amongst new Western settlers. -
Riel's Forces Interrupt Surveyors
Riel himself sets foot on one of the plot lines, interrupting the surveyors' work. The surveyors are forced to return to Pembina. -
National Committee of the Metis is formed
Over the period of a few days, the National Committee is formed, with Louis Riel appointed as secretary and John Bruce as president. The comittee's goal was to minimize Canadian actions effecting Red River Settlement and area without their opinions. -
Metis Turn Back McDougall's Party
McDougall tries to establish authority at Fort Garry, but is turned back by Metis forces near the US border. McDougall has no choice but to turn back to the nearest U.S. frontier town -
Capture of Fort Garry
400 Metis seized Fort Garry with no bloodshed. -
Riel Proposes Provisional Governement
Riel proposes the prospect of a provisional government for voices to be heard in Ottawa. -
Amnesty Granted to Peaceful Metis
Amnesty is granted to those Metis who will lay down their arms. -
Provisional Government Declared
Official provisional governement declared by Metis. -
Metis Bill of Rights
Near mid-December, the Metis propose a list of 14 rights they want to have when Rupert's Land is transeferred to Canada. The official Metis Bill of Rights today has 15. -
Riel Named President
Riel is named president of the National Committee when John Bruce resigns. -
Prisoners Escape from Fort Garry
Twelve prisoners, including Thomas Scott and Charles Mair, escape prison in Fort Garry. Many others escape afterwards, and eventually the rest are all pardonned and released. -
Thomas Scott and 47 Other Escaped Prisoners Recaptured
These men were detected by Riel's men trying to interfere with provisional government and eventually overthrow it. -
Thomas Scott Executed
One of the most provocative, taunting and threatening prisoners at the time, Thomas Scott was put on trial for treason and other law-breaking principles, and was sentenced to death by firing squad. Riel wanted Canada to pay attention to the Metis' wishes, and Scott's execution was the catalyst in their lost amnesty. -
Manitoba Act Passes
Riel's provisional government comes to agreement with Ottawa and today Manitoba officially enters confederation as a province, against the wishes of the Canadian government that it enters as a territory. As a province, Manitoba has more rights and power. -
Wolseley Approaches, Riel Flees
Wolseley's expedition, commissioned by John A. Macdonald, approaches Fort Garry. As they confront the fort, Riel and other Metis flee to the United States. This is named as the end of the Red River Rebellion.
