2. Negotiated the Manitoba Act, which created the province of Manitoba. The Red River Rebellion led to negotiations between the Canadian government and the Metis people, resulting in the Manitoba Act of 1870. This act created the province of Manitoba and included provisions to protect the rights of the Metis people, including land rights and the use of French as an official language.
3. Led the North-West Rebellion of 1885. The North-West Rebellion was a second political and military uprising by the Metis people of the Northwest Territories against the Canadian government. Riel led the rebellion, and this time, he had the support of some First Nations groups. The rebellion was ultimately defeated by the Canadian military, and Riel was captured and executed.
4. Became a symbol of resistance to oppression and a champion of minority rights in Canada. Riel's actions during the Red River Rebellion and the North-West Rebellion made him a symbol of resistance to oppression and a champion of minority rights in Canada. He is considered a hero by many Metis and First Nations people in Canada, and his legacy continues to inspire people to fight for their rights and freedoms.