Red River Academy (Manitoba) facts for kids
The Red River Academy was an important school in Manitoba, Canada. It was started in 1852 by a reverend named David Jones. The school was built to educate the sons of people who worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. This company was a very powerful trading company in Canada's early history.
Many students at the Red River Academy were Indigenous, meaning they were the original inhabitants of the land. The school was located in the Red River Colony, which was a settlement in what is now Manitoba. Later, the Red River Academy became known as St. John's College.
Who Studied Here?
Many young men who attended the Red River Academy grew up to be important figures in Canadian history. They helped shape the future of Manitoba and Canada.
Some of the notable students included:
