Louis Riel

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Louis Riel born?October 22, 1844
2. Where was Louis Riel born?Saint-Boniface, Red River Settlement (now Manitoba, Canada)
3. When did Louis Riel die?November 16, 1885 (age 40)
4. What is the career?Political leader, advocate, teacher, lawyer, and poet
5. Who was Louis Riel?Louis Riel was a Métis leader born in 1844 in Saint-Boniface. He fought for his people’s rights in Canada and helped create the province of Manitoba.
6. What was the Red River Resistance?The Red River Resistance was a protest led by Riel in 1869-1870. It aimed to protect Métis land and language rights when Canada wanted to take Rupert's Land.

Confederation: The process by which Canada became a country, uniting various British North American colonies.
Self-Determination: The right of a people to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
Reconciliation: The process of restoring friendly relations between groups, especially by addressing past wrongs and injustices.