Louis Riel Day at Fort 91原创 National Historic Site was marked on Saturday, Nov. 23, with music, dancing, and Indigenous cuisine.
Events included a community jigging event, and there was an intricate M茅tis mural made entirely from LEGO with an opportunity for participants to create their own M茅tis minifigure.
Louis Riel Day was marked at the Historic Fort 91原创 Site on Saturday with a celebration of M茅tis culture
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M茅tis artists Pat Calihou and Lisa Shepherd, as well as elder Ken Pruden and knowledge keepers Lorelei Lyons and Ken Robillard were there to celebrate the memory of Riel, described as "a visionary leader of the M茅tis people who played a crucial role in the establishment of Manitoba" in the online announcement of the event.
Riel, who led the Red River Rebellion against the Canadian government, was hanged for treason on Nov. 16, 1885, but is now widely celebrated for his leadership.
In 1992, the federal government approved a resolution to recognize "the unique and historic role of Louis Riel as a founder of Manitoba and his contribution in the development of Confederation".
In February of 2024, Riel was formally recognized as Manitoba's first premier by the provincial government.
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