Support us: canadaland.com/joinThe RCMP is one of the most famous police forces in the world — the red serge and stetson hat are practically synonymous with Canada. But that image obscures the profound power the Mounties have held throughout Canadian history. And the dark legacy of ethnic cleansing and genocide at their core.Featured in this episode: Jean Teillet, Sean Carleton, Steve HewittTo learn more:The North-West Is Our Mother: The Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation by Jean TeilletClearing the Plains by James DaschukRiding to the Rescue: The Transformation of the RCMP in Alberta and Saskatchewan by Steve HewittAdditional music from Audio NetworkSupport COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.