Louis Riel
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Regina council denies demolition request of site that once housed Louis Riel’s bodyThe 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.CanadaNov 10, 2021
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Four Winnipeg school divisions mandate masks, others request changeMore 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.EducationAug 17, 2021
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National coalition calls for exoneration of Manitoba Métis leader Louis RielIt's not the first time there have been calls to see a pardon for the man known as the father of Manitoba.PoliticsNov 2, 2020
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Regina marks National Indigenous Peoples Day with virtual celebration on Louis Riel’s birthdayCommunity leaders, working with the City of Regina, created a virtual event that live streamed Tuesday to mark the year of the Métis.CanadaOct 22, 2020
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Date of Manitoba’s official ‘birthday’ debatable, but importance of province’s history is notTraditionally, May 12 has been celebrated as Manitoba Day, but July 15 is the date the province was officially incorporated into Confederation.Jul 15, 2020
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Louis Riel Gathering Day a hit for many students at KVR Middle SchoolStaff 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 RielManitoba's Opposition wants to give the title of honorary first premier to Metis leader Louis Riel.PoliticsDec 5, 2019
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Mint’s new coin honours founder of Manitoba and Metis leader Louis RielThe Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba.MoneyOct 22, 2019
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Winnipeg school boards seek property tax increases — is it time to merge divisions?Two school divisions in Winnipeg are calling for increased property taxes in their draft budgets, raising questions about whether there should still be seven divisions in the city.EducationFeb 13, 2019
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Louis Riel honoured on anniversary of execution, part of Métis Week celebrationsThe ceremony, organized by the Métis Nation of Alberta, paid tribute to the rebel leader who sacrificed his life defending the rights of Métis people.CanadaNov 17, 2018
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