Louis Riel (1844-1885) was a Canadian rebel who led uprisings in the west in 1870 and 1884-1885 on behalf of the Métis people.Louis Riel was born at Saint-Boniface, Manitoba, on Oct. 23, 1844, ...
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As leader of the Métis in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-1870 and the North-West Uprising of 1884-1885, Louis Riel played a pivotal role in the history of western Canada. Heralded as the fathe...
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As the new dominion expanded after the confederation, it met resistance and conflicted with the Metis in the prairies. In the two Metis rebellions, Rebellion of 1869 and Rebellion of 1873, there was a...
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There were many occasions in history wherein the French and English Canadians have clashed but the first major historical event to tear the relationship into pieces was the Northwest Rebellion. The F...
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Good day to all. I stand here today, taking the side of Louis Riel, to express my ideas, views, and options about the charges placed on this man who is a "threat" we are all aware of.
Despite the...
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May it please your Honors, gentlemen of the jury:
With us today, we have a man who has done what no man has ever done before. He is the only man that is brave enough to take a stand against those who...
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Despite the controversy surrounding Louis Riel, and the dispute which has arisen because of him, he will forever remain a hero and savior of the Métis people, and a model for other oppressed a...
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Louis Riel was a revolutionary man. He gave hope to all those were a different race. He was a hero to the Metis; he made strides in the political world to make sure the Metis were recognized as equal...
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Louis Riel
Louis Riel
