Battle of Batoche – Decisive Clash (May 9‑12, 1885)
From May 9–12, 1885, Canadian militia attacked the Métis stronghold at Batoche. Despite heavy resistance, overwhelming numbers and firepower under Gen. Middleton led to the collapse of the Provisional Government and Louis Riel’s surrender on May 15. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #Batoche #Riel #Canada #Colonization
Battle of Batoche – Decisive Clash (May 9‑12, 1885)
From May 9–12, 1885, Canadian militia attacked the Métis stronghold at Batoche. Despite heavy resistance, overwhelming numbers and firepower under Gen. Middleton led to the collapse of the Provisional Government and Louis Riel’s surrender on May 15. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #Batoche #Riel #Canada #Colonization
Battle of Batoche – Decisive Clash (May 9‑12, 1885)
From May 9–12, 1885, Canadian militia attacked the Métis stronghold at Batoche. Despite heavy resistance, overwhelming numbers and firepower under Gen. Middleton led to the collapse of the Provisional Government and Louis Riel’s surrender on May 15. 🇨🇦 #NorthWestRebellion #Batoche #Riel #Canada #Colonization
The real story beneath these cherished landscapes that are integral to our national identity is one of displacement, forced labour and exclusion. But a transformative shift is underway as Canadians confront that past and work toward a brighter future.
As a celebration of the good news I boosted this morning about #bison being returned to roam at Batoche once again, I share this big guy- a member of our local Elk Island herd. I was lucky enough to come across two during my adventure in the park in October.
#photography #nature #bison #heritage #wild #ElkIslandNationalPark #autumn #yeg #Batoche #SK
November 18, 2022 – On the heels of the historic Batoche land transfer from Parks Canada to Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) this summer, the partners are making history again. A special signing ceremony took place today at the Fall 2022 Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) in Saskatoon. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Parks Canada and […]
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