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The Walrus
4 months ago
France news

Voyages dans l'histoire canadienne: Louis Riel et La GRC - Comment la Resistance du Nord Ouest a contribue a la fondation du Canada | The Walrus

Louis Riel was a Métis political leader in the late 19th century who led two resistances against the government.
The trial and hanging of Louis Riel is often the most commonly told part of his story. [ more ]
The Walrus
4 months ago
France news

Canadian Time Machine: Of fugitives and orators: The characters behind the RCMP's complicated history | The Walrus

The episode explores the pursuit of a fugitive known as 'the Mad Trapper' that lasted for over 48 days and covered over 200 kilometers in extreme winter conditions.
The Mad Trapper was believed to be a man named Albert Johnson who lived in a remote area near the Yukon-Northwest Territories border. [ more ]
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