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North-West Rebellion


 

The North-West Rebellion (or North-West Resistance or the Saskatchewan Rebellion) of 1885 was a brief and unsuccessful attempt by the Métis people of Saskatchewan to establish their own sovereign nation independent of the Dominion of Canada.

Battle of Cut Knife

:See main article Battle of Cut Knife

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On May 2 Lieutenant Colonel William Otter was defeated by native chief Poundmaker at the Battle of Cut Knife near Battleford.

Related Topics:
May 2 - William Otter - Poundmaker - Battle of Cut Knife - Battleford

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