Louis Riel watched the first battle of the North ... On March 19, 1885, Riel formed a provisional government and armed force, centred in the small Saskatchewan town of Batoche.

Within this growing climate of frustration, Louis Riel returned to his ... In March 1885, Riel formed a provisional government and a small military force. Armed conflict followed as Riel s ...

The City of Toronto marked the 139th anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel on ... vice-chair of the Provisional Council, Métis Nation of Ontario, described Riel as "a leader, a visionary ...