Louis Riel

RCMP honours Metis Nation with flag raising ceremony

Nov 16, 2021 | 11:46am

On this day 136 years ago, Louis Riel’s death occurred. To recognize Riel and the Metis Nation, today has been marked as Louis Riel Day. At the RCMP Headquarters in Regina this morning, the Metis Nation Flag was raised. Metis Nation- Saskatchewan Western Region 3 Regional Director Wendy Gervais noted that the Metis Nation and […]

RCMP Heritage Centre to host “The Trial of Louis Riel”

Jul 4, 2021 | 9:40am

Regina’s RCMP Heritage Centre announced they will be the host of a special production of “The Trial of Louis Riel”. The play, celebrating its 55th Anniversary is the longest-running historical drama in North America. Education Facilitator Debbie Le Dressay says she hopes this is the first step towards Regina being the play’s permanent home, adding […]

New coin from Canadian mint honours Louis Riel

Oct 26, 2019 | 12:00pm

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Métis leader and the founder of Manitoba. The coin was launched on the 175th anniversary of Riel’s birth. It is also the first coin to be engraved with Michif, the official language of the Métis Nation. Riel was […]

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