Louis Riel and the Red River colony

Title
Louis Riel and the Red River colony

Personal Author EPSB
Myra Junyk

Summary
Canada is a new country with plans to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean. In 1869, it purchases vast lands from the Hudson's Bay Company without consulting with the people of The Red River Colony. When these colonists invite Louis Riel and his provisional government to help them stand up for their rights, a rebellion is set in motion.

Other Title
Louis Riel & the Red River colony

Year Published
2010

Series
Celebrate Canada through readers' theatre

Physical Description
16 p. ; 13 cm.

Personal Subject
Riel, Louis, 1844-1885-Drama.

Subject
Children's plays, Canadian (English)
 
Metis -- Manitoba -- Drama
 
Red River Rebellion, 1869-1870 -- Drama
 
Readers' theatre

Geographic Term
Canada -- History -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Activity programs

Summary
Canada is a new country with plans to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean. In 1869, it purchases vast lands from the Hudson's Bay Company without consulting with the people of The Red River Colony. When these colonists invite Louis Riel and his provisional government to help them stand up for their rights, a rebellion is set in motion.

ISBN
9781442800984
 
9781442800991

Publisher
Georgetown, ON : Curriculum Plus Pub., c2010.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
HardistyTR 971.04 JUNTeacher resource30512000185338Teacher Materials