The Indigenous Rebel Who Took the Fight to White Settlers

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The Indigenous Rebel Who Took the Fight to White Settlers

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May 07, 2020

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As colonists spread across North America, Louis Riel took up arms against the state — and was demonized in Canada’s history books. After 150 years, it’s time to reevaluate his legacy.

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