Resources
- Sessional Journal of the Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia
The Legislative Assembly of Assiniboia sat from March 9, 1870 to June 24, 1870 with Louis Riel as its president and a council with councillors representing the French and English communities equally...[more]
- Origin of the Name Manitoba (PDF)
The name Manitoba originated in the languages of the Aboriginal people who lived on the Prairies and travelled the waters of Lake Manitoba...[more]
- Resources Relating to Louis Riel (PDF)
Much can be learned about Louis Riel and his role in Canadian history through the original records held at the Archives of Manitoba...[more]
- Written Collections of Louis Riel (PDF)
Many books have been written about Louis Riel. Some of the materials written by Louis Riel or directly related to his life are held at the Legislative Library, and may be consulted on site...[more]
- St. Norbert Booklet (PDF)
It was in St. Norbert in 1869 that the Métis first defied the Canadian government by stopping Canadian surveyors. Here, they organized a committee of Métis supporters, led by Louis Riel, to take further action against Canada’s plans to take over Red River.This booklet relates the eventful history of one of Manitoba’s earliest Francophone communities...[more]
Red River Resistance
This pamphlet includes sites of historic significance in and around Winnipeg related to the Red River Resistance. It helps you to understand Louis Riel’s role in the dramatic events of 1869-70, which led to the creation of the Province of Manitoba.
To request a free copy, please e-mail the Historic Resources Branch hrb@gov.mb.ca and provide your mailing address.
