The Colonial War Between the Metis and the Scots, also known as the Red River Rebellion, was a pivotal conflict in the history of Canada. It began in 1869 when the Metis, a population of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry, resisted the Canadian government's attempt to take control of their traditional lands in the Red River Valley. The Metis, led by Louis Riel, established a provisional government and fought against the Canadian forces. After the Canadian government sent troops to the region, the Metis were defeated and Riel was executed. The rebellion had a profound impact on the relationship between the Metis and the Canadian government, and ultimately led to the establishment of the province of Manitoba in 1870.
