People say the native stands on the edge of a chasm. It is not he who stands on the edge of a chasm; his claims are not false. They are just... Every step the Indian takes is based on a profound sense of fairness.

Louis Riel

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Topic

Native Americans

Author

Louis Riel

Medium

Personal journal

Language

French

Time

1885 1880s 19th century

Occupation

Politician

From

Canada

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Original Citation

Riel, Louis. Diary entry. 6 May 1885.

Current Citation

Riel, Louis. The Diaries of Louis Riel, edited by Thomas Flanagan. Hurtig, 1976.

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