“One of these is ‘being in his mother’s home during a party when he was around six years old, where he witnessed his (older) sisters being sexually abused by adult men.’ He ‘recalls ...

About 800 men, lead by General Frederick Middleton ... Despite their small numbers, the Metis put up a fierce resistance during the Rebellion lead by Gabriel Dumont, a brilliant military leader.

Backed by more than a dozen Métis, Riel stood on the surveying chain demanding that Webb and his men stop. The surveyors withdrew. Riel quickly gained status among the Métis as the man who had ...