Louis Riel

• 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
  
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• 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
• 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
• Regina marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with virtual celebration on Louis Riel’s birthday

  Community leaders, working with the City of Regina, created a virtual event that live streamed Tuesday to mark the year of the Métis. 

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Date of Manitoba’s official ‘birthday’ debatable, but importance of province’s history is not

  Traditionally, May 12 has been celebrated as Manitoba Day, but July 15 is the date the province was officially incorporated into Confederation.

  Jul 15, 2020
• Louis Riel Gathering Day a hit for many students at KVR Middle School

  Staff at KVR Middle School host the event annually in order to educate students about Metis culture, impact in Canada.

  Feb 7, 2020
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• Manitoba NDP seek honorary premier title for Louis Riel

  Manitoba's Opposition wants to give the title of honorary first premier to Metis leader Louis Riel.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2019
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• Mint’s new coin honours founder of Manitoba and Metis leader Louis Riel

  The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba.

  Money

  Oct 22, 2019