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Louis Riel was a Canadian politician and a prominent Métis leader known for his role in the Red River and North-West Rebellions. He sought to protect the rights and land of the Métis people during the expansion of Canada into the West. Riel's leadership in establishing a provisional government in 1869-70 led to the creation of Manitoba as a province. He is often regarded as a controversial figure, celebrated by many as a defender of Indigenous rights and criticized by others for his methods.

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