Revealing Riel

In honour of Alberta Métis Week, visit The Confluence for an intimate one-day exhibition that offers a glimpse into the personal life of Louis Riel through authentic letters and diaries. The collection includes letters between Riel and his close family members, as well as Riel’s personal diary and a written account of the trial that found him guilty of treason and led to his execution on Nov. 16, 1885. Riel was the founder of Manitoba and leader of the Métis resistance against the Canadian Government. To complement the exhibition, Associate Professor Dr. Craig Ginn will give a presentation at 1 pm and additional interpretation about Métis culture will be available throughout the The Confluence Cultural Centre. Admission to the cultural centre will be free all day to reduce barriers and encourage community to commemorate Alberta Métis Week. The Revealing Riel exhibition is on loan from the University of Calgary Archives and Special Collections and presented by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. The Confluence is pleased to provide free admission and space for this important exhibition.