When Canada took over the vast northwest region from the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1869, the 12,000 Métis of the Red River were not consulted. In response to this, Louis Riel:

• Led an armed uprising and seized Fort Garry
  Explanation:

  "When Canada took over the northwest region from the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1869, the Métis of the Red River, led by Louis Riel, were not consulted, leading Riel to organize an armed uprising and seize Fort Garry."
• Negotiated with the government
• Organized a peaceful protest
• Left Canada for the United States