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 grow up to become known to many as “the founder of Manitoba.” His life was full of excitement, both political and personal. The question is: were his actions against the government acts of honor and truth, or deception and lies? Riel Jr.'s political adventures began only at the age of 25. On November 23, 1869, Riel proposed the formation of a provincial government. to replace the Council of Assiniboia because he did not believe that they were not doing their job well enough to improve the boring life in Red River. On December 10 his flag flew on the flagpole at Fort Gary. Riel held a conference of twenty French Canadians and twenty English Canadians to draw up a new list of rights. The convention lasted a week and ended on February 10th. Riel soon formed another provincial government that was more represented than the previous one. Three delegates were chosen by the provincial government to present the list of rights formed to the Canadian government: Father Noël Ritchot, Justice Black and Alfred Scott. On March 24, the three delegates left for Ottawa to negotiate entry into Confederation and discuss the bill of rights. Finally, on May 12, 1870, the Bill of Rights, now known as the “Manitoba Act,” was passed by the Canadian Parliament. One section protected the lands of the Métis, guaranteed the right to their religion and the use of their language in the legislature and courts, but it did not seem sufficient. On December 16, 1884, Riel sent a petition to Ottawa requesting that the settlers be granted title 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 area. lands and that they are treated better. On 11 February 1885, the government responded to the petition by promising to appoint a commissioner to investigate Métis claims and titles. First, a lengthy census of the Métis will be carried out. Riel, as little had been accomplished, questioned his own leadership qualities. The Métis reaffirmed their vision of Riel as leader and asked him to continue as their leader. Not long after these matters were presented, a... middle of paper... nment feared it? Whatever the reason, it was wrong. No man can be exiled without a clear and valid reason, states the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This Charter was established in 1872. Long before the trial. Riel's exile is one of the main reasons why Riel was considered a traitor: not good enough for Canada. It appears that Riel's traitorous actions were simply a myth, carried forward by the government to strike fear in the hearts of Riel's followers. So, to answer the question "truth or betrayal?" I tell the truth. Riel began his own provincial government, improving it as time went on; even in a weak moment of demand, his people supported him. When battle and politics took him away from home, he did so with grace; however, when he returned, he spoke eloquently on the subject. Even during the 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 demonstrate his honor, I don't know what does. Riel's life and difficulties have taught us a lot. In the future, we must not allow the government to control the people we believe in. We cannot allow another honorable person to die because they are seen as a threat.