1 an uprising of Métis, and some early white settlers in the Red River area in 1870, led by Louis Riel and caused by encroachment on prairie lands by the Canadian government.
See also: Half-breed Rebellion Rebellion (def. 2a) Red River Insurrection Red River Rebellion Riel rebellion (def. 1)
2 a second uprising of Métis, Crees, and white settlers, caused by the continued expansion of Canadian influence and settlement into the Saskatchewan region, nominally led by Louis Riel.
See also: Half-breed Rebellion Half-breed Uprising Rebellion (def. 2b) Saskatchewan Rebellion Riel rebellion (def. 2)