Manitoba Timeline By NathaniaFrancisco 1868 Largest Land sale by Hudson's Bay Company 1869 Red River Metis called for an indepent republic to be formed: Métis National Committee 1869 Provisional government of English and French speaking Métis was formed Mar 4, 1870 Thomas Scott is executed via firing squad May 12, 1870 Manitoba Act is passed by Parliament of Canada Jul 15, 1870 Manitoba became Canada's 5th province and Manitoba Act is officially proclaimed Mar 10, 1992 Ottawa officially recognizes Louis Riel as founder of Manitoba