for the Métis was adventurous with all of the hunting and trading they did. Métis were the result of Aboriginal people and Europeans. Many would work at fur trading companies or just be hunters. When they would travel to different places they would often use Ox Carts to haul all of their belongings. Their culture was very important including what music they played and the language. When they traded they would sell a lot of things because they were so talented at making things. The Métis grew up
According to Conrad (2015), the built-up frustration and anger towards the British Government by the Aboriginal nation and Metis was an accumulation of events such as the exclusion of the natives in all negotiations for the Dominion expansion and the purchase of the north-west from the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) in 1869. Moreover, the Hudson’s Bay Company asked to keep their “fur-trading operation” active even after the selling of the lands to the British Government, the same fur that was the main
Half-Caste by John Agard How effective is the light-hearted ridicule in this poem? In the poem Half-Caste by John Agard the poet uses ridicule to put his point across, he uses this technique very effectively and many times and by the end of the poem you realise how stupid the fact of someone being a Half Caste is. The poem is about a man from the West Indies and is called Half Caste, which means of mixed race. The poem starts off with a verse off three lines all written in Standard English
Comparing poems from different cultures. Many poems deal with the theme of cultural identity. I have chosen three to compare, they are: Search For My Tongue, by Sujata Bhatt Half-Caste, by John Agard and Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan, by Moniza Alvi. I chose these three poems because I feel that they all deal with different aspects of cultural identity. For example Search for my tongue covers the aspect of losing your native tongue and using a ‘foreign’ language, Half-Caste
The History of the Metis The Metis were partly french and partly indian. Their leader was called Louis riel. Following the Union of the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company in 1821, trading had been reorganized in order to reduce expenses. Since there was no longer competition in the fur trade, it was unnecessary to have two or more posts serving a single trading district. For this reason, some posts had been closed and the number of brigades reduced. This reorganization
Humor and Anger in the Poems of Tom Leonard John Agard's poem develops a simple idea which is found in a familiar term. Half-caste as a term for mixed race is now rare. The term comes from India, where people are rigidly divided into groups (called castes) which are not allowed to mix, and where the lowest caste is considered untouchable. At the start of the poem John Agard uses the phrase, "Excuse me". He is trying to seem polite so that he can get into the conversation and then get his
Recently, feelings of unrest have been stirring among the Metis as the Canadian government continues its acts of injustice. The Metis continue to insist for legal title of the land they settle and desire, however they are losing tolerance. The Canadian government that promised them aid in farming aspects has not yet accomplished its promise. Could the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway be an influence? John Macdonald speculates that if the sixteen million acres of cultivation land were
conflicts between different groups of Metis. One significant conflict between the different groups of Metis was the splitting of a long-standing political union between the Metis and the non-status Indians. In the 1960s and 1970s, there was a broad definition for who was considered Metis. They were defined as someone with mixed white and Indian ancestry and therefore non-status Indians were able to join. However, in 1984, it was changed so that to be considered Metis, you must declare yourself as so
military moves. ... In Batoche we defended ourselves” was the statement of Louis Riel, an innocent, yet controversial Metis man fighting for the rights of others. Riel, to some, is a hero, while is labelled as insane and a culprit by others. After analyzing the facts and the timeline of the historical events, I now conclude that Louis David Riel is an innocent man who was fighting for Metis rights against the Canadian government. Riel was known for being responsible for the death of Thomas Scott, an
In the past 30 years, two “Rebellions” have taken place between the Métis and the Government of Canada. I strongly believe that the terminology used to describe the Red River “Rebellion” and North West “Rebellion” is misused and should be modified to correctly represent these events. Due to the nature of these events, the more accurate term to use would be “resistance” as the Métis were strictly defending their rights as human beings. A rebellion is defined as an effort by many people to change the
The Red River Rebellion, lasting from 1869-1870, was a sequence of retaliations among the Metis and the Ontario settlers that led to the establishment of the provisional government by the Metis leader Louis Riel and his followers of the Red River Colony, in the modern day province of Manitoba. Many independent First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples populated Rupert’s Land and the North-West Territory, but immediately impacted by the impending acquisition of Rupert’s Land was the settlement along
for himself and for his metis people, he was a man of pride, who could stand up for his people even after being betrayed, cheated and lied to by his own government multiple times. Louis Riel was a hero and a representative for the Metis people. His ultimate goals was to protect his people and try to obtain the same rights for his Metis people, which were given to the White English in Canada. He represented those who could not represent themselves. . Louis Riel and the Metis people demanded equal
Louis Riel was a Metis leader, founder of Manitoba, and a central figure in the Red River and North-West resistances. He was born on 22 October 1844 in Saint-Boniface, Red River Settlement and died 16 November 1885 in Regina, SK. He lead 2 Metis Nations, and brought Manitoba to confederation. Many people think that he is a martyr. A martyr is a person that was killed to protect or for their religion or other beliefs. However I still think that Louis Riel is a traitor. A traitor includes someone
Metis' Struggle for Self Identification One of the most contentious issues in Canada’s history is that of the Metis. Some people feel this unique group of people does not deserve any sort of recognition, whereas others believe their unique history and culture is something to be recognized and cherished. The history of the Metis people is filled with struggle; not only struggles against other powers, but also a struggle for self-identification. Despite strong opposition, the Metis people of Canada
Patriote or Traitor? Louis Riel was born in 1844. He was captured and executed by Canadian authorities in November 16, 1885. He was a leader who gave up his life and time to fight for the right of the Metis, Indians and the western settlers. He was an well-educated young man fluent in both French and English. He was also selected as the Metis’s spokesman to negotiate with the Canadian government. During the 1869-70, he led the rebel when Canada purchases Manitoba from the Hudson’s bay company
On the 16th of November, 1885, Métis leader and central figure to the Northwest Resistance Louis Riel was hung for treason and inciting unrest against the government of Canada. Riel was often associated with his determination and readiness to fight for the rights and just treatment of his people. Although that much is true, much is in question about his methods and state of mind during the events of the Red River and Northwest rebellions from 1869-1870 and 1885. The issues and controversies surrounding
and cultures, both good, and bad. Louis Riel, one of the most controversial men in history, was not a hero; in fact he may have been the mere opposite. Riel, one of the most famous Metis leaders, is greatly viewed in the perspective of some, but he can also be viewed, as a true rebel, and someone who wasn’t a heroic Metis. Although Riel took part in joining Manitoba in the dominion of Canada, he also threatened the new dominion of Canada. Riel’s actions and decisions are very controversial, and although
Louis Riel: His background, His life, His History Throughout the mid-eighteen hundreds, the Metis and First Nations people saw a lot of changes due to the increased numbers of White settlements. Throughout their struggles, one Metis man stood up in defense of his people and land. This is a story of the life of Louis Riel, the man who changed it all. His background, his roots, his history. Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1884 in the area of the Red River Settlement, St. Boniface, Manitoba
Was Louis Riel a hero or a traitor? Well, some individuals say that he was a hero, and others say that he was a traitor. Individually I believe that Louis Riel was a hero because he was the forefather of Manitoba, which is a province of Canada. The fact that he was a persuasive politician and spiritual leader made him a hero as well. Lastly, he stood up for Native rights. Others like the British had thought of him mostly as a traitor, because they were not able to understand that Louis Riel had just
people. However, one group that is often forgotten is the Métis. Half aboriginal, half white, they always seem to be caught halfway in between, left without a place in the world. Maria Campbell came from a Métis family, and suffered many hardships because of it. In her novel Halfbreed, Maria Campbell uses theme, tone and style to convey her powerful story to her audience. The theme is based on the idea of shame. Shame is what destroys the Métis people – it is the shame they learn as children that makes