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Russell History Speaker Reframes Boulton and Riel Legacy
Tyla Betke delivered a two part talk on Russell history linking Major Charles Boulton’s 1880 town founding to Metis tolls after the Batoche rebellion. She cited government policies that starved Metis families and displaced communities like Ste Madelaine’s and Rooster Town. Betke urged recognition of settler gains tied to Indigenous costs and announced an online follow up on March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyla Betke
Russell and Riel
Betke
Charles Boulton
Boulton
Russell
Birtle
Batoche
Riel
Murray Sinclair
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Murray — Sinclair
Ste. Madelaine
Binscorth
Roostertown
Winnipeg
Canada
Ste. Madelaine’s
Cairns
Memorial Ave
Westbourne St
Upper Fort Garry
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
CBC
Russell Banner
Charles A. Boulton
Parkland Regional Development Corp
Russell Civic Centre
Boulton Manor
Webb
Bethe
Berke
St. Madelaines
St. Madelaine’s
Tyla