This year was a watershed year in Canadian history that saw the addition of Rupert's Land to Confederation, leading directly to the Red River Resistance that would stretch into 1870. It also saw the birth of Maude Abbott, the last public hangings in Canadian history and the birth of Eaton's, an iconic Canadian brand. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap ..read more

We begin our journey through every year in Canadian history with, naturally, 1867. This year would see several provincial elections, a federal election, the first Canadian-built automobile and the founding of the oldest sports organization in Canada. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

This year saw the formation of the Republic of Manitobah (which didn't last long), the assassination of Darcy McGee, a Father of Confederation, the birth of three of the Famous Five & the origin of the name Pincher Creek! Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more