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 Riel’s views on vital subjects, including the term Métis, Métis identity, “Indians,” Jews, Islam, Quebec, French Canadians, the United States, women, liberalism, and Métis unity. This exploration of discovery and rediscovery will inspire other academic adventurers and the broad public to investigate other little-known aspects of Riel’s 19th intellectual milieu so that we can better understand the man, his times and the momentous events that occurred. The Legacy of Louis Riel helps answer the critical question: "Why does Louis Riel matter?" 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.