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His contribution to Canadian identity   

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His contribution to Canadian identity   

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The main reason I support the position that he was a very important historical figure was that he shaped the identities of the Metis people and he stands exactly for what Canada supports, Equality.  His extreme measures showed he was not afraid to fight for what he believed in he worked every day to improve the way the government treated its citizens. He challenged the way Canadian identity was portrayed but also supported some of the aspects towards it.

In history, Canada's identity had a lot of factors put into shaping it into the way it has become today. In the past, everyone was not treated as an equal and Confederation did not play an essential role in the creating of nationalism. He worked hard for the Metis Francophone people and even died by doing what he believed was right. He worked to create a justice system and allow the Aboriginal people to be seen as an equal member of society. Today, discrimination is a very big issue whether it is due to race or gender, and is looked down upon. Louis would have been seen in great eyes by all for his acts to eliminate the racial differences.

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Beliefs on National Identity + Personal qualities= a great leader!

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Beliefs on National Identity + Personal qualities= a great leader!

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He worked to establish neutral ground for his people but also ran against the Canadian government due to the way it was run. He worked hard to fight for what he believed in.

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Riel has been recognized as a Father of Confederation, as a wronged man, as a defender of his people, and as a protector of minority rights in Canada. He is the epitome of a great leader and is an example of how you should never stop fighting for what you believe in.

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He died fighting for the rights of people and for matters of equality. His patriotism too make this coutry the best it could be is an example of a hard working and great leader. He fought to protect his people from the canadian government.

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His belief that everyone should be equal and how he fought for the rights of the unheard. He led 2 popular metis groups, brought manitoba into confederation, and was executed for high treason for his role in the 1885 resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands.

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What beliefs did Riel carry towards Canada's national identity?

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What beliefs did Riel carry towards Canada's national identity?

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Louis beliefs on Canada were mixed. He was perceived a leader of an indigenous group of Canadian citizens and the total opposite of an insane dangerous half religious fanatic. He thought that Canada was a great country but the way the francophone and Metis people were treated was unfair and went against all acts of “Equality”.

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Riel had great leadership qualities that showed from an early age by him attempting to become a priest. After dropping out of school, his leadership skills were used to lead the Red River Rebellion. His passionate qualities made for a great leader and allowed him to gain the title of the Father of Confederation. Riel became a spokesman for the Metis population, and put a halt on Canadian surveyors and prevent the governor- designated. in the insurgency Thomas Scott was executed to send a signal to stir up hostility in Ontario towards the Metis community.

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Louis David Riel was born October 22, 1844, in the Red River settlement community of Rupert's land. Riel was the eldest of 11 siblings and had a strong Religion of Catholicism. Riel had strong family ties and was encouraged to go into the priesthood. After his father's unexpected death he withdrew from the college and had a strong role in Metis/ Francophone politics.