Discover the fascinating story of Louis Riel, a prominent figure in Canadian history. Learn about his contributions, struggles, and impact on the Métis people and the nation as a whole.
The People of Red River Settlement before Confederation. Red River Settlement was a colony built at the forks of the Red and Assiniboine rivers long before Confederation. It would become the city of Winnipeg. It became an official colony in 1812 with the arrival of settlers from the Scottish Highlands, known today as Selkirk Settlers....