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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 Frenchman's Butte

:See main article Battle of Frenchman's Butte

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Meanwhile, Major General Thomas Bland Strange brought a NWMP detachment from Calgary, Alberta, but they were unable to defeat a native force under Big Bear at Frenchman's Butte at the end of May.

Related Topics:
Thomas Bland Strange - Calgary, Alberta - Big Bear - Frenchman's Butte

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~ Table of Content ~

Introduction
Background
Battle of Duck Lake
Battle of Fish Creek
Battle of Cut Knife
Battle of Batoche
Battle of Frenchman's Butte
Aftermath
See also
External link

 

 

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