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Louis Riel was born in Saint-Boniface, Red River Settlement
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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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Led by John Bruce, Métis National Committee is formed.
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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.
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Riel asks English speaking residents to elect 12 representatives from their parishes to attend a convention with Métis representatives.
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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.
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Manitoba Act is passed (name favoured by Riel) and receives Royal assent.
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Manitoba Act takes effect. Louis Riel is just 25 years of age.
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Red River enters Canada as the Province of Manitoba
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Lieutenant-Governor A.G. Archibald arrives in Red River. He finds a community torn by violence and terrorized by the Ontario militia. He begins to set up a civil administration and forms a provincial cabinet.
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Georges-Etienne Cartier wins Manitoba seat in federal election when Riel withdraws candidacy as a favour to Macdonald.
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Marries Marguerite Monet in Montana and they have three children
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Louis Riel, at 41 years of age, is found guilty of high treason and hanged in Regina.