REGINA – The Métis Nation flag has a permanent home in front of Regina city hall.
It’s believed it’s the first time a Métis flag will permanently fly in front of a municipal government building in Canada.
Mayor Pat Fiacco (fee-AH’-koh) says the Metis played a big part in the country’s history and should be recognized.
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Russell Fayant of the Suntep native studies program says it’s a sign of reconciliation to fly the flag in the same city where Metis leader Louis Riel was tried and executed.
The flag-raising ceremony included a fiddler, a prayer and a traditional Red River jig.
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Riel, who led two rebellions against the federal government of the day, was convicted of treason and hanged on Nov. 16, 1885.
He is considered by many to be a founder of Manitoba and a political and spiritual leader who fought for Métis people on the Prairies.
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