Ambrose Dydine Lepine- (1840-1923)
Ambrose had a magnificent physique 6-3
Splendid proportion, a straight arrow
was he
Raven black hair with an aquiline nose,
Eyes of piercing brilliance so the
story goes.
His prodigious strength and roughrider
skills
-Made him a natural winner; he fit the
bill.
Riel’s military lieutenant and
chief enforcer
Success from start; he was Riel’s
endorser.
The opposition in the RR Settlement he
rid
Gov. McDougall, Schultz and Boulton
forbid
Rebellion was fought with Lepine
influence
“Lepine Avenue” shows
Winnipeg allegiance.
Carol Vulliamy- Metis Elder-2010
Sources: Memorable Manitobans
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online