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Louis Riel
Louis Riel was born in 1844 in the Red River Settlement and attended schooling but did not complete training to become a priest or lawyer. He went on to lead the Métis people and establish a provisional government to protect French rights, but in 1885 he led the North-West Rebellion and surrendered after Batoche fell. Riel was then tried and convicted for treason, with his trial and execution making him a controversial figure, but his legacy and contributions to Métis rights are still discussed today.
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Louis Riel
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- 2. Born in theRed River Settlement in 1844. Attended schooling for priesthood & lawyer but did not follow through with either. Introduction
- 3. Early Achievements In1869-1870, Riel headed a provisional government The Manitoba Act was established and helped to protect the French.
- 4. Louis Riel andhis Council 1870
- 5. Events Execution ofThomas Scott In 1884, Riel was delegated to represent the Métis He was the spiritual & political leader in the 1885 rebellion On May 15, after the fall of Batoche Riel surrendered and was taken to Regina for his trial.
- 6. The Trial Rielgave two long speeches at his trial. On August 1 st , 1885, he was found guilty
- 7. Louis Riel TodayLouis Riel and his contributions are kept alive today with the knowledge we are able to obtain in school. His legacy will remain an important part of history whether he was truly guilty or not.
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