North-West Rebellion

March 26 – June 3, 1885

Métis led by Louis Riel and some Cree bands rose against the Canadian government in present-day Saskatchewan. Canadian troops defeated them at Batoche, and Riel was hanged for treason.

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Battles and events 3

April 2, 1885

Frog Lake Massacre Frog Lake National Historic Site

May 2, 1885

Battle of Cut Knife Cree–Assiniboine victory Battle of Cut Knife Hill National Historic Site

May 9–12, 1885

Battle of Batoche Canadian victory Batoche Louis Riel

Key commanders

Métis 1

Louis Riel military commander