Although Louis Riel was convicted of High Treason, in the opinion of many Canadians he was definitely not a traitor. He led a movement attempting to assert the rights of the people of mixed European and aboriginal descent in what is now the province of Manitoba against the incursions of the Canadian government. This resulted in some battles with Canadian military and police personnel, and some deaths. However, it cannot be clearly stated that Riel's actions were unjustifiable, making him a traitor.
Louis Riel's daughter's name was Jean-Louis Riel.
Louis Riel's father. a well-respected leader in the Métis community, was also named Louis Riel.
Louis Riel is remembered for the Manitoba Act .
Louis Riel had three children.
Louis Riel did not "come to Alberta."
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Louis Riel was executed on November 16, 1885.
Louis Riel was convicted of treason and sentenced to death.
Louis Riel was a very knid hearted person.
Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844.
Louis Riel - comics - was created in 2003.
Louis Riel - comics - happened in 2003.