Who Was Riel Hero Or Hero?
Some might say Riel was a traitor to Canada but he was actually a hero.
Riel was born as a hero and wanted to fight for his people to protect their beliefs and Metis distinct culture. In the transfer of Rupert's Land from the HBC to Canada in 1869, Riel saw a big opportunity to establish the Red River Settlement to a province.Through Confederation the province could join Canada to establish rights for the Francophone and Metis people. The Federal government would help them since they are a new province like they did to other provinces. He protected Metis from the Red River resistance because the Canadians/British killed most of the Buffalo, which the Metis depended on. Riel also protected the Metis from the surveyors who were here to measure
Riel was born as a hero and wanted to fight for his people to protect their beliefs and Metis distinct culture. In the transfer of Rupert's Land from the HBC to Canada in 1869, Riel saw a big opportunity to establish the Red River Settlement to a province.Through Confederation the province could join Canada to establish rights for the Francophone and Metis people. The Federal government would help them since they are a new province like they did to other provinces. He protected Metis from the Red River resistance because the Canadians/British killed most of the Buffalo, which the Metis depended on. Riel also protected the Metis from the surveyors who were here to measure