Part one of W.O. Mitchell's article on the life of Louis Riel, from his Manitoba childhood to college life in Montreal, to the Frog Lake Massacre in April 1885.
A brochure (en francais) put out by L'Union Nationale Metisse Saint-Joseph du Manitoba in commemoration of Louis Riel's contribution towards the birth of Manitoba. Contains historical information on the Red River Resistance of 1869-1870 from an early twentieth century Metis perspective as well as historical notes on the Metis of the North West by Judge L.A. Prudhomme.
File contains a presentation by Gabe Mentouck, a member of Native Mediation Inc. Mentouck relates why he opposes inherent Indian self-government, and tells a personal story of persecution and abuse by the Chief on his reserve. Mentouck highlights problems with a lack of accountability in Status Indian leadership, a lack of respect for individual rights on reserve, gangsterism and threatening behaviour towards those who opposse the status quo, and unfair treatment of himself from the wider Canadian legal system. Following the presentation is a discussion between the Commissioners and Mr.
Various papers and articles pertaining to Louis Riel. Includes correspondence regarding Diefenbaker's view of Riel, the alleged bribe Riel requested to depart from Canada, a request for information to fight the naming of Place Riel at the University of Saskatchewan, casualty lists from the Northwest Resistance and letters regarding the commemoration of Riel's legacy.