Louis Riel was a political representative of the Metiś people born in Winnipeg, 1844. Throughout Riel’s life, he was in an endless battle against the Canadian government for equality, respect, and land rights for the Metiś. In 1870 Riel served a 5 year exile sentence in America, due to his role as a leader of… Continue Reading Louis Riel’s Courageous Battle for the Métis