Louis Riel Madman Of The Past Matryr Of Today
Louis Riel
Lana Forsberg
11172571
Native Studies 107
Swapna Padmana
November 19, 2014
Louis Riel is one of the most influential citizens in not only Metis history but also in Canadian history. Riel’s story shows society that life is a battle of controversy when trying to gain the rights and freedom that you are deserved. Although Louis has inspired a lot of people, he has also caused a lot of hatred and pain because of his actions. Many people consider him to be a hero but on the other hand others see him to be a killer and a mad man. A person’s actions can affect the way people view them for the rest of their lives and in Riel’s case he is a prime subject to this. Riel led the Metis through a historical rebellion and throughout this rebellion made it sane for scholars and historians to view him as a hero but also a victim in Canadian history. In 1844, Louis Riel was born into the Red River Settlement, which now is considered Manitoba1. Louis Riel grew up around the time when the west was opening up and a lot of different ethnicities were migrating into Manitoba. This caused issues for the Metis because the Metis people were offered little education and food sources started going scarce2. The Metis were considered to be half-breeds and eventually there was an account of starvation and mass hunger throughout the area3. Even though this was all happening during Riels pre-adulenscent years, he was one of the few people that were able to get education and started a life for himself. During his early years, Riel was a promising student that had the opportunity to train in Montreal to eventually become a priest4. Although Louis had this tremendous opportunity, he soon dropped out and never officially got his priesthood. Louis was an extremely determined and well-educated Metis and because of his ambition, he soon became the leader for the Metis in the Red River Rebellion.
Throughout his time of leadership in the
Lana Forsberg
11172571
Native Studies 107
Swapna Padmana
November 19, 2014
Louis Riel is one of the most influential citizens in not only Metis history but also in Canadian history. Riel’s story shows society that life is a battle of controversy when trying to gain the rights and freedom that you are deserved. Although Louis has inspired a lot of people, he has also caused a lot of hatred and pain because of his actions. Many people consider him to be a hero but on the other hand others see him to be a killer and a mad man. A person’s actions can affect the way people view them for the rest of their lives and in Riel’s case he is a prime subject to this. Riel led the Metis through a historical rebellion and throughout this rebellion made it sane for scholars and historians to view him as a hero but also a victim in Canadian history. In 1844, Louis Riel was born into the Red River Settlement, which now is considered Manitoba1. Louis Riel grew up around the time when the west was opening up and a lot of different ethnicities were migrating into Manitoba. This caused issues for the Metis because the Metis people were offered little education and food sources started going scarce2. The Metis were considered to be half-breeds and eventually there was an account of starvation and mass hunger throughout the area3. Even though this was all happening during Riels pre-adulenscent years, he was one of the few people that were able to get education and started a life for himself. During his early years, Riel was a promising student that had the opportunity to train in Montreal to eventually become a priest4. Although Louis had this tremendous opportunity, he soon dropped out and never officially got his priesthood. Louis was an extremely determined and well-educated Metis and because of his ambition, he soon became the leader for the Metis in the Red River Rebellion.
Throughout his time of leadership in the