Louis Riel Day (Assignment # 8)

Hello, people!!!
Did anyone ever thought what Louis Riel Day is? Or who is Louis Riel? I'm going talk about it for Assignment #8...

Louis Riel was born at Red River Settlement (now Manitoba) on October 22, 1844. He was sent to Montreal to become a priest or a lawyer, but never succeed. Instead he returned to Red River in the summer of 1866. By 1869, he became a leader among the Metis of Red River. Although many people thought him as a traitor, he was actually trying to fight for rights for his people. He made a "List of Rights" for the French-speaking Metis to send to the government, but the government did not approve, thinking it was a revolution. Louis Riel then decided to establish a Provisional Government. Unfortunately, he was banished to the U.S. for about five years. But he finally returned to Red River in 1883.
Louis Riel met a few other Metis who swore an oath; " Save our country from a wicked government by taking arms, if necessary." But everything failed. John A. McDonald, the Prime Minister, thought he was a traitor and a trouble maker. He sent police to arrest the Metis, and Louis Riel finally surrendered.
In his trial, he was found guilty and Judge Hugh Richardson sentenced to death. Louis Riel was sent to Regina and hanged on November 16, 1885 in the morning.

See these websites to find more information about Louis Riel:

• Mysteries of Canada (his whole story. I advise you to see this first; it's funny, too.)
• The Heritage Centre (a biography of him. It's long, but well written. Very detailed.)
• The Canadian Encyclopedia (something about Louis Riel and a link to information about the Red River Rebellion.)
• Canadian Confederation (good if you are looking for brief information about him.)
• Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online (more information.)

The Interview...

Janet: On today's Interview Show, we have a special guest; we will be meeting Louis Riel from about 200 years ago. Mr. Riel was born in 1844, at Red River Settlement. He became the leader of the Metis in 1869, trying to fight for rights for the French-speaking people. Unfortunately, he rebelled against the government and was sentenced to death. How sad! But Mr. Riel was seen as a hero to the French-speaking people. In the present time, he is important for starting to change the ways of political and economic power. Now, and finally, welcome Louis Riel to our fabulous Interview Show.

So Mr. Riel, I would like to ask some questions, be ready to answer! First question: Why didn't you want to become a priest or a lawyer, but became a leader of the Metis instead?
Louis Riel: Well, I guess I wasn't a bad student, at first, in the College of Montreal, but after a few years my instructors suspect that I did not have a "religious vocation." I also broke the rules and missed a few classes, so then I was asked to leave the school. I never thought about becoming a leader of the Metis in Red River anyway.

Janet: Very interesting. My next question: Do you regret the decision you made for the Metis?

Louis Riel: Not really. At first, I thought that what I was doing was correct, and I thought the government will eventually agree with me. But John A. McDonald wasn't easy. I got into a lot of trouble and ended up surrendering. The only thing I've regretted was that I wish I didn't give up, even if I saw no hope at all.

Janet: Yes, that must be very difficult decision for your. Third Question: What did you think when Judge Hugh Richardson sentenced you to death?

Louis Riel: I believed that what he and the government is doing is wrong. I thought the Metis should have rights themselves. As I've said, the government did not approve my actions, so I had no choice. I'm glad that the French-speakers still thought me as a hero, and that I didn't suffocate and die for nothing.

Janet: You have made a big change in the Canada. I think you're proud of that. But do you think that your life will be easier if you became a priest instead?

Louis Riel: It probably will be, although I never wanted to be a priest. It was my choice, so that's what I chose to do.

Janet: True, and the country should be glad of what you have done for us.

I'm afraid to say that we have ran out of time and we have to close the show for today. Thank you for joining us on the Interview Show!

Poll #1 is Closed...

Hello;
Poll #1 just closed two days ago. It's surprising how quickly days pass. About the poll...

Question: How would you rate the Holocaust?
The results: Eight votes in total; seven votes for "very, very bad" and one vote for... what a surprise! "Very, very good"!

Canadian Personalities (Assighment #7)

My answers for Assignment #7...

a.) I thought the categories "we built" was the most interesting because it showed how our country is built, which is important. Some people like Sameul De Champlain, David Thompson, James Bernard Harkin, Francis Mawson Rattenbury, and Jules Robert Timmins help shape out Canada. I really like the description "We shaped Canada's landscapes: waterways, mountains, cities and countrysides."

b.) Adelaide Hoodless's personality interested me the most because she believed both girls and boys should be treated the same way. Many years ago, girls weren't even allowed to go to school. Instead, women were forced to stay at home and do household work. Men were the ones who got education and have a job.

Adelaide Hoodless was born on February 27, 1858 near St. George, Canada. She went to German Public School and Ladies' College. When she was about 23 years old, she married a businessman, called John Hoodless. After she married, she participated in the YWCA (Young Women's Christian Association). She also support advancing the education for girls. At Hamilton, she opened a school of domestic science. Adelaide became president of the YWCA in 1895 and help find the Women's Institute. When she was 40 years old, she wrote Canada's first domestic science textbook.

Even though Adelaide Hoodless didn't fulfill her dream, I liked how she made several different accomplishments in people's educations. She died in 1910 when she was 53 years old. Don't forget to see these websites for more information on Adelaide Hoodless:

• Civilization
• Canadian Encyclopedia
• Hoodless Homestead

c.) I think Viscount Monck should be added to this website on "We Governed" because he is the first Governor General of Canada since the Confederation in 1867. William Lyon Mackenzie King should be added to the "We Governed" section because he was elected Prime Minister of Canada three times before. I also thought some of the European Explorers, like Jacques Cartier, should be added to the "We Built" part of this website because he explored and also supported the new country, Canada.
Here are some websites you should check out...

• Viscount Monck;


• William Lyon Mackenzie King; &
  
• Jacques Cartier.

d.) The History-Maker that I have most in common with is Lucy Maud Montgomery. I found it pretty easy to guess from the clues given, especially that they said her middle name is Maud and that she wrote "Anne of Green Gables". Like me, she was born in Fall (November 30, 1874). She really likes to read and believes education is very important. She had Awards and Scholarships given to her in her honor. She is also different from me. She was called by her middle name (Maud) and was the only child (she didn't have any siblings). Streets, schools, and libraries are also named after her, and she belonged in many book clubs.

e.) I've always thought about becoming a doctor when I was much younger. Here's my profile I've written about myself for the future...

Janet was a doctor that lived in Ottawa, Canada. She went to university in 2019 and study about Hypertension for 10 years. Finally, in 2030, she discovered a cure for Hypertension. By 2032, the cure was known worldwide and Hypertension was not a very harmful disease for people. Now, the cure for Hypertension is named after Janet and is used everyday to save many lives. Not very long after the cure for Hypertension, in 2035, Janet also discover a new and better cure for Heart Stroke. Although the cure was similar to the one for Hypertension, Janet accomplished a lot and was remembered for all her hard work.