North-West Resistance /
Blaine Wiseman.
- Calgary, Alta. : Weigl, 2014.
- 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
- Canadian history timelines .
Includes index.
The resistors -- Early Canada and the Metis -- Confederation and expansion -- The Red River Rebellion -- A deal and a mistake -- A new province -- Broken promises -- Rebellion reborn -- The rebellion grows -- Troop transport -- Gaining strength -- Riel's last stand -- A hero lives on.
Describes the impact of Canada's westward expansion on the First Nations and the rebellions that took place as they tried to keep their land.