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Louis Riel

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

October 22, 1844 - November 16, 1885

Oct 22, 1844 - Nov 16, 1885

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Louis Riel was a great leader and then he had to leave us. Before he left for the United States he spent time in two Quebec Asylums as he struggled with depression. When he finally left for the United States he moved to Montana, got married and had 2 beautiful children. Then he was granted American citizenship. After this he settled down in his new home and he started his new life in the United States.

When Louis Riel came back to Canada he had a really hard time because he felt like everyone was out to get him. He once again tried to help the Metis people in the Northwest Resistance in 1885 just like he did in 1870 which put him down even further. When he came back he was a totally different person because of the time he had spend in the Quebec Asylums. Sadly on November 16, 1885 Louis Riel was hung in Regina. This was the hardest time for us Metis people because once again we lost our leader. He will forever be in out hearts and will always be remembered.

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