Historedia
Person

Louis Riel

Events
7
Episodes
11
Years
1869–1885

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Louis Riel, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Red River Rebellion breaks out

    1869

    Role: Métis leader

    1. 11 October 1869 · Red River ColonyDisruption of the Survey

      Métis forces led by Louis Riel disrupted the work of a Canadian survey party on October 11, 1869, in response to anxieties over land transfer and survey methods.

  2. Execution of Thomas Scott by Riel's provisional government

    1870

    Role: Leader of provisional government

    1. 4 March 1870 · Fort GarryExecution of Thomas Scott

      Thomas Scott was executed by firing squad at Fort Garry on March 4, 1870, following his capture and trial by Louis Riel's provisional government.

  3. Manitoba created as a Canadian province

    1870–1871

    Role: Métis leader

    1. 1870 · Red River ColonyMétis Land Rights Provisions

      The Act guaranteed land titles for Métis farmers and allocated 1.4 million acres for their children.

    2. 12 May 1870 · WestminsterRoyal Assent and Provincial Creation

      The Manitoba Act received royal assent on May 12, 1870, creating Manitoba as the fifth province of Canada.

    3. 1871 · Imperial ParliamentConfirmation of Federal Authority

      The Imperial Parliament confirmed the federal government's power to create new provinces through the Constitution Act, 1871.

  4. Red River Rebellion ends with Wolseley Expedition

    1870

    Role: Métis leader and founder of Manitoba

    1. August 1870 · Fort Garry / Red River ColonyArrival of the Wolseley Expedition

      The Wolseley Expedition arrived at Fort Garry in August 1870, marking the end of the Red River Rebellion's active phase.

  5. Decisive Canadian defeat of Métis rebels at Batoche

    1885

    Role: Métis political leader

    1. May 9–12, 1885 · Provisional Government of Saskatchewan capitalBattle of Batoche

      Canadian forces defeated Métis rebels at Batoche, ending their resistance in the North-West Rebellion.

    2. November 16, 1885 · North-West Mounted Police barracks in ReginaExecution of Louis Riel

      Louis Riel was hanged for treason in November 1885 following his trial.

  6. Louis Riel executed for high treason at Regina

    1885

    Role: Métis leader and defendant

    1. 16 November 1885 · North-West Mounted Police barracksExecution at Regina

      Louis Riel was hanged for high treason on 16 November 1885 at the North-West Mounted Police barracks in Regina.

  7. Louis Riel's trial for treason begins in Regina

    1885

    Role: Defendant

    1. July 6, 1885 · ReginaLegal Charge

      Riel was charged with six counts of high treason on July 6, 1885.

    2. July 20, 1885 · ReginaTrial Opening in Regina

      Louis Riel's trial for treason opened in Regina on July 20, 1885, before stipendiary magistrate Hugh Richardson.

Sources

  1. Louis Riel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Red River Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  3. Thomas Scott (Orangeman) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
  4. Trial of Louis Riel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04