Why did the battle of cut knife hill start?

The Battle of Cut Knife Hill, fought on May 2, 1885, was part of the North-West Rebellion in Canada, primarily driven by tensions between the Métis people and the Canadian government. The conflict arose from grievances over land rights, government policies, and the treatment of Indigenous peoples. The battle was sparked by the government's attempt to suppress Louis Riel's Métis uprising, leading to a confrontation between the Métis and Canadian militia forces at Cut Knife Hill in Saskatchewan.