Louis Riel
Subtitle: Let Justice Be Done
Publisher: Ronsdale Press
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9781553804963
Subjects: Riel, louis, 1844-1885; Trials (treason); Riel rebellion, 1885; Indians of north america, canada; Indians of north america, government relations
Description: "Louis Riel, prophet of the new world and founder of the Canadian province of Manitoba, has challenged Canadian politics, history and religion since the early years of Confederation. In Canada{u2019}s most important and controversial state trial, Riel was found guilty of ?high treason,? sentenced to hang and executed on November 16, 1885. Was the execution of Riel the hanging of a traitor? Or the legal murder of a patriot and statesman? As reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is on the minds of many today, these are questions that must receive thoughtful answers. Weaving together Riel{u2019}s words, writing and recent historical research, long-time Riel activist David Doyle provides Louis Riel with the opportunity for the first time to give his own account of his political career so as to assume his proper place in Canada{u2019}s history as its Indigenous (Métis) Father of Confederation."--Publisher's website.