Louis Riel, leader of the Metis (French/Indian mixed ancestry) was elected to Canada’s House of Commons in 1873 and 1874, but never seated.
Seen as a traitor by some, he was also considered a patriot and protector of French, Native and regional cultures.
Riel continues to inspire discussion and analysis more than a century later.
We speak with Vania Gagnon from the Louis Riel Home in Manibota about the legend and continuingly changing legacy of Louis Riel.
At:
http://conversationsontheroad.com/ (Access December, 2007)
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