Hillary's Socials Studies 10 By Hillary Metcalfe Jan 1, 1810 Metis settle in the Red River Valley Jan 1, 1812 Founding of Selkirk Settlement Jun 18, 1812 War of 1812 Jun 11, 1814 Pemmican Proclamation Sep 13, 1829 George Simpson left Jun 11, 1848 California Gold Rush was discovered along the Sacremento River Jun 11, 1857 Fraser River Gold Rush. HBC trader arrived in Fort Victoria carrying gold dust and nuggets he had panned along the banks of the Thompson River Jan 3, 1858 The colony of British Columbia was created on the mainland. Douglas was made governor Aug 11, 1869 Metis list of rights is created Jan 1, 1870 Manitoba enters Confederation Jun 11, 1880 York Boats are in use Jun 11, 1881 CPR is incorporated, building begins Mar 26, 1885 Ducklake May 9, 1885 Batoche was attacked by Canadian troops May 15, 1885 United States and Riel surrendered