Today in History for June 23: In 1683, English Quaker William Penn signed his famous treaty with the Indians of Pennsylvania that became a universal symbol of religious and civil liberties.

The Red River Colony ultimately helped set the stage for the creation of Manitoba in 1870, following the Red River Resistance and negotiations led by Métis leader Louis Riel.

- When the move was made in 1870 to establish Manitoba as a province, there was real fear that the Metis land rights would not be recognized.

The centrality of the 1870s for Manitoba’s present being can be noted in a variety of ways. It started with the community coming together in January 1870, when Louis Riel gained the support of most of ...

A portrait of Louis Riel hanging in the provincial legislature now recognizes the Métis leader as Manitoba's first premier. 1869 Louis D. Riel - Riel and his Councillors, 1869-1870.

Premier Wab Kinew and Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand unveiled the updated plaque below the portrait on Monday, which is recognized as Louis Riel Day in the province. Riel led a ...

The Manitoba Act received royal assent on May 12, 1870. Manitoba officially became part of Canada on July 15. Wolseley’s troops arrived on Aug. 29. The Métis armed insurrection was long over.

Lawsuit claims airport authority breached free speech, equality rights of Manitoba Métis Legal action has been started in both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Court of Canada.

Completing the design is the updated legend " MANITOBA 1870-2020". The obverse features the Arnold Machin -designed effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, appearing over a background composed ...