Louis Riel

• Louis Riel Cup in Saskatoon looks to build reconciliation through hockey

  The Louis Riel Cup is being held in Saskatoon with the aim of building reconciliation.

  Sports

  Apr 20
  
• Métis Nation of Saskatchewan applauds Manitoba for Louis Riel recognition

  The president of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan is proud of the recognition that Louis Riel received from the Manitoba government.

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
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• ‘He has always been the first premier of Manitoba’: Riel to be recognized by new legislation

  Manitoba is set to introduce legislation Thursday recognizing Louis Riel as the province's honourary first premier.

  Politics

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Legacy of Louis Riel continues to loom large over Manitoba, leaders say

  It's been 138 years since his death, but the impact and legacy of Louis Riel still looms large over Manitoba.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan remembers Louis Riel as a great, visionary leader

  Nov. 16 marks the day that Métis leader Louis Riel was hanged for treason. It is a day that the Métis Peoples across Canada gather to commemorate the legacy he left behind.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Damage to Louis Riel headstone being investigated as possible hate crime, Winnipeg cops say

  Winnipeg police say they're looking for a man suspected of damaging the headstone of iconic Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel last month.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2022
• Winnipeg police investigating after gravesite of Louis Riel defaced

  'It's like a knife to the heart of our Nation. I can assure you, we will seek justice for this terrible insult,' said David Chartrand of vandalism at the gravesite of Louis Riel.

  Crime

  Oct 20, 2022
• Regina council denies demolition request of site that once housed Louis Riel’s body

  The site was the former location of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, constructed in 1883. Louis Riel’s body was briefly interred at this location after his execution.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
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• Four Winnipeg school divisions mandate masks, others request change

  More school divisions in Winnipeg are mandating masks for all students, staff, and visitors, while others call on the Minister of Education to make a change.

  Education

  Aug 17, 2021
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• National coalition calls for exoneration of Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel

  It's not the first time there have been calls to see a pardon for the man known as the father of Manitoba.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2020