Wednesday, 28 November 2012
The Metis after the Manitoba Act
The Metis were not treated very well in Canada after the Manitoba act. Many of the Metis colonies moved to what is now the Northwest Territories. When the Northwest Territories were created the Metis were given very low pay from the Hudsons Bay Company and anyone who objected could be imprisoned. This was enforced by Clarke. (Textbook didn't give first name.) Another unfortunate thing that happened was when the militia was sent to guard Manitoba they thought the Metis were terrible because of the execution of Thomas Scott. Also when they were given the choice of 160 acres or 240 dollars they chose 160 acres of land with a decline in bison which was unfortunate.
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Try to give a few other issues that got in the way of the Metis claiming their land. Plus, make sure you read about what happened to the Metis when they left Manitoba and moved west. I think it should be Henry Clarke.
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