Métis MPs take time to reflect on Louis Riel Day
Two Métis politicians took time to reflect on Louis Riel’s impact on Canadian history in…
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Louis Riel honoured by dignitaries on date of his execution
Dignitaries and politicians came together with the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) in Winnipeg to commemorate…
Metis National Council leadership tells Quebec to back off its campaign to exonerate Louis Riel
‘Riel’s family spoke against this, and they still stand against it,’ says David Chartrand
Metis National Council disagrees with motion to exonerate Louis Riel
Quebec says they’re on-board with the campaign to have Louis Riel exonerated in time for…
Newly-formed national coalition calls on Canadian government to exonerate Louis Riel
‘The death of Louis Riel is the source of deep division in Canadian society and has led to a profound sense of injustice among the Métis people.’
Life, love and Louis Riel: New play Women of the Fur Trade opens in Winnipeg
It won the Toronto Fringe’s Best New Play award in 2018, and now a new…
NAC launches play about Louis Riel’s right hand man
He was known as Louis Riel’s Lieutenant during the Northwest Rebellion, but Gabriel Dumont has rarely been the subject of films, books, TV or theatre.
Province of Alberta celebrates Métis week, remember Louis Riel
People in Alberta celebrate Métis week.
Metis filmmakers follow wish of Louis Riel’s great-niece
Metis filmmakers trying to heed great-niece’s call