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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche

Note:
The quote featured here was said by Riel shortly before his execution, when a guard asked for a souvenir.

This was my post on other social media for #louisrielday

I'm proud to be a #redrivermetis woman today, and everyday.

#LouisRiel #Metis #RedRiver #manitoba #winnipeg #indigenous #riel #ikwe #mbhistory #canadahistory #fatherofmanitoba #michif

“The Métis have always been builders here. We cleared trails, built homes, and raised communities on the banks of these rivers long before this province had a name. We fought for fairness, not favour, and for recognition, not charity.”

#Indigenous #Riel #MétisWeek #Alberta

https://windspeaker.com/news/opinion/honouring-leaders-who-built-our-nation-and-work-still-ahead

https://youtu.be/aKbu46iQAF0

https://www.ccinfo.nl/menu-nieuws-trends/opsporing/gezochte-personen-cybercrime/2785556_riel-breda-haarlem-bankhelpdeskfraude

#bankhelpdeskfraude #fraude #oplichters #gezocht #politie
#Riel #Breda #Haarlem 
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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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Batoche