Because they were his people, he fought for their language and territory and freedom. His father was the former leader of the metis so louis took over.
Louis Riel stopped the surveyors by forming a group of Metis men to intimidate and threaten them. He believed that the land surveys threatened Metis rights and led the Red River Resistance to protect their land and culture. Riel's actions ultimately contributed to the creation of Manitoba.
Because they were his people, he fought for their language and territory and freedom. His father was the former leader of the metis so louis took over.
He is METIS. His father is french Canadian and aboriginal mix, and his mother is french Canadian. His father was also politically active and sought justice for the metis (his people) from Riel junior's young age, giving him a metis symbol to worship from his youth. After his education in the East, he came back and saw his people in distress, therefore giving him a motive to fight for their rights and the preservation of his culture.
Louis Riel tried to protect the rights of the Métis people in Canada. He led the Red River and North-West Rebellions to defend their land, culture, and autonomy against encroaching Canadian government policies that threatened their way of life. Riel's efforts were driven by a desire to secure a fair and just future for the Métis community.
Louis Riel's daughter's name was Jean-Louis Riel.
Louis Riel fought for the Metis rights
Louis Riel didnt fight metis people, he was a metis, he was fighting FOR the metis
Yes he was. His mother was French Canadian and his father was Metis. That would make him Metis
It was Louis Riel.
he made the Metis bill of rights with his provisional governmnet
He acted on his beliefs.
Louis Riel was a hero because he fought for his beliefs and what he thought was right. He was also a leader of the Metis and Red River territory. He had also formed a Metis government. He showed that the Metis can stand on there own
That would deffinately be Louis Riel.
i came here for this to be answered. he wanted to help give the Metis people rights, as opposed to the Canadian Government.
because he was part metis and so he helped them
Louis Riel. he's very famous.
His name was Louis Riel.