Why did Louis Riel create the provisional government?

Louis Riel created the provisional government in 1869 to address the concerns of the Métis people regarding their rights and land in the context of Canadian expansion into the Red River Settlement. The Canadian government's plans to transfer the territory from the Hudson's Bay Company lacked consultation with the local population, leading Riel to assert Métis interests and negotiate terms for their inclusion in the new nation. This move was aimed at ensuring protections for their culture, rights, and land amid the impending changes.