As you take a drive along the Louis Riel Trail, you may take note of the eight monuments that stand tall at various points over the 130 kilometer stretch between Chamberlain and Dundurn, SK. These steel sculptures are designed and built by artist Don Wilkins of Girvin, SK. Not only are they a way to decorate the landscape, but perhaps more importantly they are a way of telling a significant part of history of the prairies. At a closer look you will find each sculpture is accompanied by an important message. They represent various facets of Métis culture, including the mighty buffalo, a Cree mother teaching cultural traditions to her Métis son, and Louis Riel on the North-West Rebellion, to name just a few. These displays depict key aspects of Métis Culture between the years of 1850-1895, an influential time in shaping the lives of the Métis people. This book takes an intimate look at each piece and the message it represents.