Louis Riel & Camrose County

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Riel Connections

Hero or heretic? Riel lead a resistance, or rebellion against the Canadian Government, around Metis land claims. Having an Indigenous mother and European father, Riel was educated for twelve years under Jesuit Priests. He was quickly recognized for his scholarly and communicative abilities. There are varying perceptions of his actions. He was elected leader of two different provisional governments, one in 1870 and anther in 1885, both of which had Metis land claims and an attempt to keep power local, instead of allowing its centralization during the birth of our nation. He was eventually hung for treason, however he is recognized as a hero on the global stage, for his dedication to Metis and local rights. Go to http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louis-riel/ for more information.

​ Whatever you think of him, he has ties to Camrose County. One of his council members, Pierre Poitras is buried in the St. Thomas Grave yard, near the original site of the Duhamel Settlement, located just off of highway 21, at 21137 Township Road 461. Please click on the close up photo of Pierre Poitra's name to hear Stan Trautman reflect on the Riel connection to one of the original settlements in the area, Duhamel, as well as Father Beillevaire, whose work and passion was foundational to the area!

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The close up photo above is linked to an article at www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca with more information on Louis Riel. Below is a picture of the rock uncovered when the road to St. Thomas Church was being constructed. Stan Trautman expands on this in the recollection linked to the monument photo below.
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*Note: The Donalda Museum, located at 5001 Main Street Donalda, houses a plethora of Metis artifacts from the area! Go to http://donaldamuseum.com to find out more!
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contributors
    • Suggested Readings
  • Foundations
    • First Nations & Metis Artifacts & Collections
    • The Frontier's Call
  • Architecture
    • St. Thomas Duhamel Roman Catholic Church
    • St. Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church
    • Elevation Ukrainian Catholic Parish
    • Living In History: Rostaing 1906 Residence
    • Prairie School House
    • Academic Architecture:
    • A Monument to Forgotten Memories
    • Bawlf Beginnings
    • Fridhem Baptist Church
    • Trondhjem Lutheran Church
    • Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church
    • St. Stanislaus Church
  • Cultural Heritage
    • Stan Trautman
    • Ida Bull
    • Rostaing Roots
    • Calvin Johnson
    • Forrest Hagen
    • Hansen Brothers Hockey
    • Pere Hippolyte Beillevaire
    • Louis Riel & Camrose County
    • Judy Louis
    • Alberta Womens' Institute
    • Camrose & District Museum
    • Donalda Museum & Gallery
    • Local Cemeteries
    • Camrose Railway Museum
    • Telegraph Park
    • Battle River Writer's Centre
    • Meeting Creek Railway Station & Elevator
  • Natural Heritage
    • Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Centre
    • The Beauty of Buttes
    • Nature Conservation Centre
    • The Flood of '74
  • Tourism
    • Prairie Fun Days
    • Rosebush Lodge & Teahouse
    • Historic Camping: Duhamel Campground
    • Ferry Point Camp Ground
    • Rosalind's Centenial
    • Big Valley Jamboree
    • Ferintosh Manor Bed & Breakfast
  • Diary of Industry
    • The Rails
    • Coal
    • Agriculture >
      • The Donalda Creamery
      • Glenn Chester Highlands Farm