The Legacy of Louis Riel The Leader of the Métis People

The Legacy of Louis Riel provides an overview of the ideas that guided the leader of the Métis people. Louis Riel was a prolific writer. Based on a comprehensive review of Riel’s writing, the author examines his views on a variety of vital subjects, including the definition of the term Métis; matters of Métis identity; the condition, characteristics, and future of the First Nations; Jewish people and their need for statehood; Islam, as an ally of liberalism and a threat to Christianity and Western civilization; Quebec, as a nation state and protector of the Métis people; French Canadians, as part of the Métis family; the exceptionalism of the United States; the place and role of women; liberalism as the most evil of ideologies; and the imperative need of Métis unity. These relevant and timely topics, some of which have been sidelined or entirely ignored, are sure to stoke considerable controversy in our current social context. In so doing, it is hoped that this study will increase our understanding of Louis Riel, his thought, and his writings, and help create greater cohesion among Métis communities throughout North America at a time when attempts are being made to divide them.

John Andrew Morrow originates from Montreal. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Toronto focusing on Francophone, Hispanic, Islamic, and Indigenous Studies. He has taught for universities around the world and rose to the rank of Full Professor of Foreign Languages and Literature. Professor Morrow has published many academic articles and scholarly books, including the Amazon bestseller The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the Christians of the World, which earned him an Interfaith Leadership Award. He resides near Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Preface / Note on Notes / Disclaimer Chapter 1: Louis Riel and the Name Mé tis Chapter 2: Louis Riel and Mé tis Identity Chapter 3: Louis Riel and the Mé tis Nation Chapter 4: Louis Riel and the Indians Chapter 5: Louis Riel and the Jews Chapter 6: Louis Riel and Islam Chapter 7: Louis Riel’ s Psycho-Spiritual State Chapter 8: Louis Riel and Quebec Chapter 9: Louis Riel and the French-Canadians Chapter 10. Louis Riel and the French Language Chapter 11: Louis Riel and the Irish Chapter 12: Louis Riel and the United States Chapter 13: Louis Riel and Women Chapter 14: Louis Riel and Liberalism Chapter 15: Louis Riel and Mé tis Unity Appendix: What Makes a Mé tis? Works Cited / Index