HIST 122 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Manitoba Act, Red River Colony, Buffalo Robe
Document Summary
Louis riel- brought red river colony into confederation led to manitoba act 1870. By 1879 the buffalo had disappeared from the canadian prairies. Metis move west to follow buffalo (pull factor) Petitioning to recognize of property rights, agricultural assistance, and local police force. American wolfers (hunters) crossing border, buffalo trade, competition, whiskey traders. Horses got stolen and they killed the first, first nations people they saw, even though it was the. Assiniboine confused with cree horse thieves 20 killed. After this massacre they realized that they needed some sort of police. Land has to be purchased from first nations people. The crown is the only one allowed to purchase this land. Downside being- only the crown can buy land (not many buyers) cant sell land for very much with only one potential buyer. Terms to assist transition from declining hunting economy. To make a school in each reserve whenever the indians desire it.
