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.
Louis Riel
First Nation says it’s getting $4.5 million compensation from 1885 rebellion
Unless Canada appeals, First Nation in Saskatchewan set to receive millions in compensation dating back to the Red River Rebellion.
Guns, clothing and a historical lock of hair in St. Boniface museum
A 19th-century lock of hair from one of Canada’s most controversial figures in St. Boniface museum.
Province of Alberta celebrates Métis week, remember Louis Riel
People in Alberta celebrate Métis week.
Raising Metis flag on Parliament Hill signals hope for a new future
Brittany Hobson APTN National News It was a moment 146 years in the making as…
Back to Batoche 2016: Métis from across Western Canada come together to commemorate historic victory
People arrived to Batoche, Sask, by car and canoe to celebrate culture and a ‘historic time for all of the Métis in Canada’
Metis filmmakers follow wish of Louis Riel’s great-niece
Metis filmmakers trying to heed great-niece’s call
Alberta marks 130th anniversary of Riel hanging
APTN National News It is perhaps the darkest day in the history of the Metis…