louis riel

Riel, a controversial character in Canadian history, played a significant role in separating the English and French Canadians. Riel succeeded in separating the two sides with his many rebellious acts. He was always supported in Quebec and by all French Protestants. Riel had a very interesting background, which drove his beliefs.


Riel was Metis, which is half-French and half Aboriginal. Louis Riel was born on October 22, 1844 in St. Boniface. Riel’s home that he grew up in was very religious. Riel’s mother wanted to be a nun but her parents thought it would be better if she were to marry. So she hoped that her son could live her dream and become a priest. Riel grew up on the east side of the Red River, which is the side that all the Metis lived. The Metis are a mixed breed of Aboriginal descent and of another race, usually French. The Metis lived in the Western part of Canada and lived off of Buffalo, because they were hunters. Riel’s family was very religious. At the age of...