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
Louis Riel was one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history, and even to this day – more than a century after his execution – he continues
Louis Riel is considered today as one of the most controversial Canadian Historians. From his lack of loyalty to integrity it is apparent that he is no
of our future. The story should be written down to pass on." (Louis Riel, 1884). Louis Riel, a man of great nature and abiding love for his western Métis
Louis Riel, even today, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. He was a political and spiritual leader of the Métis of the
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
killed. Riel, having fled the scene of the final battle surrendered on May 15, 1885. For his part in the two uprisings in Canada’s brief history. Riel was
A 19th century Canadian Louis Riel has left people scratching their head to this day. The controversial actions of Louis Riel have left us with the question
The French Canadians regarded the Northwest Rebellion a noble cause and Louis Riel a hero who stood up to protect the rights of the French-speaking Métis
The trial of Louis Riel began on July 20 1885 and had much popularity throughout the world. But a question often presented is if the trial was a fair one
Louis Riel played a big role in Canada and was fighting for the rights of Metis. He was captured and executed by Canadian authorities in November 16, 1885
Louis Riel passed away on November 16, 1885 in his 41st year of living. Predeceased by his parents Louis Riel Sr. and Julie Lagimodiere, his son Jean-Louis
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
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
everything under control. This refers to a Métis-born leader widely known as Louis Riel, who is one of the most prominent, yet one of the most controversial figures
Louis Riel Louis Riel was the first child of Louis Riel Pere and Julie Lagimodière. He was born October 22, 1844 in St. Boniface. His mother was the
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
was created by the Metis around 1869. The president of this group was Louis Riel, who
middle of paper ... ... and outgunned. Defeated with major loss of life, Louis Riel was brought to court. He argued that the Metis has been mistreated and
decision to approve the execution if the first nations metis leader Louis-riel. There were allegations that john.a.macdonald and Louis-riel were enemies but killing
controversial historical figures, Louis Riel and Sir John A. Macdonald, both had their images placed upon Canadian stamps. Louis Riel was a Métis leader executed
traitor, a martyr, a visionary and a madman, but whatever one thinks of him, Louis Riel, remains one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. Does
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
During the height of the British Empire—a time of exploration, discovery and colonization—lower class citizens of Great Britain were suffering under the