Introduction As the Americans pursued their manifest destiny to claim the continent, the battle for North America raged on. The First Nations of the West, including the Métis people, found themselves in a fight for survival against the encroaching forces. This article explores the lesser-known colonial war between the Métis and the Scots, shedding light […]
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In 1885, a momentous event unfolded in the history of Canada that would shake the fledgling government and bring to light the struggle of the Indigenous Métis people. Led by the enigmatic Louis Riel, the Métis staged a violent uprising, challenging the authority of the Canadian government and fighting for their rights and a place […]