Manitoba

is reasonable because of these reasons, the wishes that Macdonald wanted would depict a Indigenous persons worth and Louis Riel was truly impassioned in equality for his people specifically, he rebelled for the good. Even today, Manitoba is still governed by the Manitoba Act, such as laws being written in French and English, rights for the French, the regulations Louis Riel supported. When he was hung he refused to depict himself as insane as he thought it would be insulting to his followers,…

Since the 1870s, Canadian women had been fighting for suffrage- the right to vote. However, at that time, a lot of men even the premier of Manitoba Rodmond Roblin didn't agree that women can have the rights to vote. In 1916, Women in Canada got the right which allowed them to vote in provincial election by the new Manitoba government. Later in 1916, Saskatchewan and Alberta also gave women the right to vote in provincial election. After the Ontario and British Columbia followed those examples in…

Deborah Young (Executive Lead Indigenous Achievement) in a bid to increase Indigenous awareness at the University of Manitoba. Four key panelists shared their view on why and why not they think that Indigenous education should be made mandatory. Ashley was of the opinion that since students break even on whether or not they want the ICR, it should not be enacted at the University of Manitoba because we are forcing the…

Aboriginal gangs are a phenomenon sweeping across Canadian communities, most notably in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Aboriginal gangs have arisen due to a multitude of reasons, such as welfare, high rates of socio-economic disadvantage, Intergenerational dysfunction in families, and discrimination. It is important to note, Aboriginal Canadians are those who have been approved under the Treaty Indian status, been registered under the Indian Act of Canada, or those who have membership in…

Harry Daniels was an honourary Métis member, leader, social activist, author, and actor who was born September 16, 1940, in Regina, Saskatchewan. Daniels spent over 40 years in the national and international Aboriginal political arenas, fighting for the rights of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. Influenced by the Labour Movement and the Civil Rights Movement, he was one of the founding members of both the Saskatchewan Métis Society and the Native Council of Canada. He served as Vice President of the…

Lately, many people have been walking in the freezing cold to Canada from the United States. They are walking into the boarder of Manitoba, but not where the immigration and custom offices are. They are walking in through prairie fields, where there is very deep snow for miles. They are escaping America and seeking refuge in Canada because of Donald Trump’s new travel ban. These people, whom are refugees and immigrants to America, are afraid of being kicked out and sent back to their old homes…

Sioux had the smaller province for their province for their population. The sioux lived in Manitoba but they still have one of the smaller populations. The Haida had a smaller but bigger range of land compared to the Sioux. The Haida people lived in Manitoba , one of the smaller provinces in canada. The Sioux, the Haida, and the Inuit tribes lived all over canada. Northern canada, British columbia, and manitoba were inhabited by these three tribes for all of their lives.…

The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS) is an association of groups operating under the Elizabeth Fry Society Banner that advertises as an agency devoted to helping women and female youth who are, or may be, at risk of coming into contact with the law. The society has multiple charters throughout Canada and they offer a variety of different programs and services to provide women with confidential and supportive living and learning environments. The association exists to…

confederation, a promoter of railways, a lawyer, a rebel, and much more. Born on September sixth, 1817 in Saint-Antoine, Lower Canada Cartier had been a former rebel against the Canadian government, responsible for the bringing of French Canada, Manitoba, and British Columbia into the Dominion, arguably a kingpin to confederation and Canada's first minister of militia and defense. Coming from a very wealthy family made up of millers and grain exporters and as stated by a family legend a…

The Committee took the hold off Fort Garry. The group wanted to keep their rights and traditions and in no intention wanted to fight against Canada. Louis Riel set up a temporary government, so they could enter the confederation as the province of Manitoba and make an agreement, but Reil was afraid that Mc.Dougall could give the power to a different group and take away the rights of the métis. In December 1869, Riel led a group of armed métis to the home of…