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LOUIS RIEL

LOUIS RIEL Canadian rebel, sought to set up provisional government opposing Dominion of Canada, captured and hanged for treason

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1844 1885 Captured Dominion Hanged Opposing Provisional Rebel Rebellion Sought Treason Riel


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This evocative photograph captures the solemn and somber moment of the execution of Louis Riel, a Canadian rebel who sought to establish a provisional government opposing the Dominion of Canada in 1885. Born in 1844 in the Red River Settlement in what is now Manitoba, Riel was a charismatic leader who rallied the Metis people, a mixed-race community of French and Native American descent, in their resistance against Canadian encroachment on their lands. Riel's rebellion, also known as the North-West Rebellion, gained momentum in the late 1800s as the Canadian government pushed westward, encroaching on the traditional lands of the Metis and Indigenous peoples. Riel, who had previously served as a priest and a politician, saw himself as a protector of the Metis people and their way of life. He proclaimed himself the provisional president of a new government and led a small army against Canadian forces. Despite initial successes, Riel's rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful. Canadian forces, led by General Frederick Middleton, surrounded Riel's stronghold at Batoche, Saskatchewan, and after a fierce battle, Riel surrendered on May 15, 1885. He was tried for treason and sentenced to death. This photograph, taken on November 16, 1885, shows Riel being led to the gallows at Regina, Saskatchewan, where he was hanged. The image captures the grim determination of the soldiers and the somber mood of the crowd that had gathered to witness the execution. Riel's rebellion marked a turning point in Canadian history, as it solidified Canadian control over the western territories and led to the creation of the North-West Territories as a federal district. Today, Riel is remembered as a controversial figure, a symbol of resistance against Canadian expansionism, and a champion of Metis rights.

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