On October 23, 1844, in Red River, Manitoba, Louis Riel Sr. and Julie Lagimodiere, devout Christians, gave birth to a young Métis boy. Little did they know that Louis Riel Jr. would become known to many as “the founder of Manitoba.” His life was filled with emotions, both political and personal. The question is whether his actions against the government were acts of honor and truth, or deception and lies? Riel Jr.'s political adventures only began at the age of 25. On November 23, 1869, Riel proposed the formation of a provincial government. to replace the Assiniboia Council because he didn't believe it wasn't doing its job well enough to improve the boring life of Red River. On December 10, his flag flew from the flagpole at Fort Gary. Riel brings together twenty French Canadians and twenty English Canadians to draw up a new list of rights. The convention sat for a week and ended on February 10. Riel soon formed another provincial government, more represented than the previous one. Three delegates were chosen from the provincial government to present the list of rights constituted to the Canadian government: Santa Claus Ritchot, Judge Black and Alfred Scott. On March 24, the three delegates left for Ottawa to negotiate entry into Confederation and discuss the list of rights. Finally, on May 12, 1870, the list of rights, now known as the "Manitoba Act", was passed by the Canadian Parliament. One article protected Métis lands, guaranteed the right to their religion and the use of their language in the Legislative Assembly and in the courts, but this did not seem enough. On December 16, 1884, Riel sent a petition to Ottawa demanding that the settlers obtain titles to the lands they occupied, that the districts of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Assiniboia be granted provincial status, that laws be passed to encourage nomadic Indians and Métis to settle in the territory. land and be better treated. On February 11, 1885, the government responded to the petition by promising to appoint a commissioner to investigate Métis claims and titles. First, a lengthy census would be taken of the Métis. Riel, since little had been accomplished, questioned his own leadership qualities. The Métis reaffirmed their vision of Riel as a leader and asked him to continue to be their leader. Shortly after these questions were filed, a ...... middle of paper ......nment feared it? Whatever the reason, it was wrong. No one can be exiled without a good, clear reason, says the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This Charter was established in 1872. Well before the trial. Riel's exile was one of the main reasons why Riel was considered a traitor: not good enough for Canada. It appears that Riel's treasonous acts were just a myth, invented by the government to strike fear into the hearts of Riel's supporters. So, to answer the question of “truth or betrayal?” I tell the truth. Riel founded his own provincial government and improved it over time. even in times of weak issues, his people supported him. When fighting and political problems drove him from home, he did so with grace; yet on his return he spoke eloquently on the subject. Even during his trial, he spoke with all the dignity and honor of a gentleman and a hero. His death was for his people. If that doesn't prove his honor, I don't know what will. Riel's life and difficulties have taught us a lot. Moving forward, we must not allow the government to control those we believe in. We don't..