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that is present in New France, not the English way. Many of us did not have clear rights to our land, and so we feared the loss of our farms. Our fears grew worse when the lieutenant governor was appointed as William McDougall. Because, of this Louis Riel stepped in to save the day. He gathered support and stopped McDougall and his team of surveyors from reaching our land. He also

One of the most contentious issues in Canada's history is that of the Metis. Some people feel this unique group of people does not deserve any sort of recognition, whereas others believe their unique history and culture is something to be recognized and cherished. The history of the Metis people is filled with struggle; not only struggles against other powers, but also a struggle for self-identification. Despite strong opposition, the Metis people of Canada have matured as a political force and

run. Even though he was a great leader, there were still many ways he was famously known for. Down below is a comparison and contrast of John A. MacDonald's characteristics from the movie, "John A.: Birth of the country", and from the book, "Louis Riel: A comic-strip biography”. Compare There are a numerous similarities of how John A. MacDonald was portrayed in the movie and in the book. The most obvious characteristic of John A. that everyone knows well is that he was a very intelligent person

were either British or French and First Nations. Rupert’s Land became a part of Canada’s North-West Territories. The French Roman Catholic Metis were afraid that the British settlers would threaten their language, religion, and the way of life. Louis Riel who was the French Metis organized the Metis in Red River and formed a government. They wanted the Canadian government to keep their language and religion, and allowed them to own their and farm. Canadian government did not agree

and it caused the deaths of more than 123 people. The rebellion also resulted in the destruction of metis and aboriginal forces such as Big Bear who surrendered and then was sentenced prison and the 8 other aboriginal men who were hanged and Louis Riel who surrendered and he was also hanged, which caused tension between French and English Canada. The frog lake massacre is a incident that was the most influential event that was a part of the north-west rebellion. Big bear was a chief of the plains

The Métis: Past Political and Military Issues in Conflict With Their Culture Introduction The Métis indigenous group has faced many economic struggles, oppression, assimilation of their culture, and religious conflict in the past, as well as in the present. Currently, aboriginals in Canada, specifically the Métis, are dealing with lower employment rates, high levels of incarnation, lower income levels, and poorer education compared to non-aboriginal Canadians (Joseph, Bob. 2012.). The Métis reside

immigration policy, and it had higher tariffs for Canadians. Another event that happened while Macdonald was in power was that the North-West rebellion had broken out which caused Louis Riel to come back to Canada from living in exile in the United States from the outcome of the Red River rebellion. When Riel surrendered to end the rebellion he was sentenced to be hung. While Macdonald had other accomplishments while in power for the second time they weren’t as influential as others mentioned

Metis' Struggle for Self Identification       One of the most contentious issues in Canada’s history is that of the Metis. Some people feel this unique group of people does not deserve any sort of recognition, whereas others believe their unique history and culture is something to be recognized and cherished. The history of the Metis people is filled with struggle; not only struggles against other powers, but also a struggle for self-identification. Despite strong opposition, the Metis people

When choosing a model to mimic for your final yearlong project in Costume Studies, you want a woman with style for certain. A woman with a life vibrant enough for 1869, to achieve a wardrobe that would be a dream for any costumer. Emma Tupper was wealthy, well traveled and had the charm to possibly carry vivid attire. She is a wonderful person in Halifax’s history to base for the recreation of a gown to pick out and build. Emma was the daughter of Sir Charles Tupper (July 2nd 1821 - October 29th

for the year 2016 was implemented on 17th of December 2015 (Royal Kram No. NS/RK/1215/016). Let’s take a look on small, medium and large Taxpayer. Small Tax Payer Sole Proprietorships which have annual taxable turnover of (Cambodian Currency) Khmer Riel (“KHR”) 250 million equaling US $