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Louis Riel Leads Provisional Government Dec 27, 1869
Red River Colony – “Rupert’s Land” - At this point in time – December 1869 – Louis Riel announced that he had become the new leader of the provisional government at the Red River Colony in what was then referred to as “Rupert’s Land” – later to be called the “Province of Manitoba”. This [...]
Red River's Only Newspaper Shuts Down
December 1869: Rupert’s Land Colony : Louis Riel and his supporters have closed the offices of the “Nor’Wester, the colony’s only newspaper. The move is one of a series of events in which the provisional government is seeking to impose its authority on the troubled colony. In this same week all Winnipeg shops were cleared [...]
Social More Rules Pre World War 1 Winnipeg Society
When one visits Dalnavert, the restored mansion home of Hugh Jon Mc Donald – a former premier of the Province of Manitoba and the son of Canada’s first prime minister – Sir John A. Mc Donald , one is struck with the symbol of a small silver plate nearby the front door to the estate. [...]
Sarah Binks – Famous Manitoba Book
It is always an interesting case in academia. “Publish or Perish:” is the motto and byline.
Yet is rather amazing in that the once famous book which came forth from the University of Manitoba academia was not from a liberal arts source – an English or History professor of note – but rather from [...]
Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk
Join the new Manitoba Lotteries MS Walk which takes place this April and May 2009 across the Province of Manitoba Canada. This event has been reenergized and will enable Manitobans to help MS . The website is www.mswalks.ca . Or you can simply call the toll free phone number 1-800-268-7582 to register by phone.
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Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Preparations Continue to Opening
Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Preparations Continue to Official Opening
Canadian Museum For Human Rights Near It’s Goal – The donation was motivated by the Museum’s focus on educating youth to the importance of human rights. Winnipeggers should be glowing as the Museum will bring both tourism dollars to Winnipeg, and a sense of pride [...]
Favorite Links – Access to Canadian Law and Canadian Legal Research Networks
Canadian Legal FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) offers legal information on common situations, ranging from divorce and child custody to shoplifting. The Access to Justice Network has law and justice resource materials from across Canada, including FAQs on common topics such as family law and the Young Offenders Act.
The Gavel: New Source For Canadian Legislation – [...]
