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Riel regularly reappears in political debates, artistic creations and discussions of identity. Rebel, prophet, MP, traitor — Riel’s legacy reflects a country still struggling to understand its own foundations.
The election of Wab Kinew’s NDP in 2023 represents a powerful rejection of the racial politics of recent Conservative governments led by Heather Stefanson and her predecessor, Brian Pallister.
The political metamorphosis of Louis Riel illustrates one of the most paradoxical aspects of nationalism: how former enemies can be transformed into compatriots.
Put down the science brochures. If your high schooler really wants to be a history major, smile, knowing that they’re taking the first step to a deeper understanding of the world around them.
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Professor, Canadian and Cultural Studies, Stockholm University
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Professor of English, University of Alberta
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Director, Centre for Human Rights Research and Distinguished Professor, History and Women's and Gender Studies, University of Manitoba
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PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Full Professor and UCalgary Research Excellence Chair, Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Associate Professor and Director of Indigenous Education, University of Calgary