Riel's Defence

In 1885, Louis Riel was charged with high treason, found guilty, and consequently executed for his role in Saskatchewan''s North-West Rebellion. During his trial, the Métis leader gave two speeches, passionately defending the interests of the Métis in western Canada as well as his own life. Riel''s Defence studies these speeches, demonstrating the range of Riel''s political and personal concerns. ...