Louis Riel led the Metis people in Manitoba in the Red River Rebellion, and later, the Metis in Saskatchewan in the Northwest Rebellion. Seen as both a hero and a traitor, he was eventually executed. This short summary of his life is one in a series of biographical sketches of important Canadian historical figures for students aged 9-13.

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