Louis Riel Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February (Feb. 16, 2026) in Manitoba, commemorates the life and legacy of the Métis leader and founder of the province. It honors his role in protecting Métis rights, culture, and the 1870 creation of Manitoba, while serving as a day for celebrating Métis culture, history, and the pursuit of social justice. #winnipeg #history #hero #manitoba #riel #longweekend #holiday #canada | Ferdinand Cabatbat Ramos
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Louis Riel Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February (Feb. 16, 2026) in Manitoba, commemorates the life and legacy of the Métis leader and founder of the province. It
Ferdinand Cabatbat Ramos. Chris Rawlings · La Chanson De Louis Riel. Louis Riel Day, celebrated on the third Monday of February (Feb. 16, 2026) in Manitoba, commemorates the life and legacy of the Métis leader and founder of the province. It honors his role in protecting Métis rights, culture, and the 1870 creation of Manitoba, while serving ...
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On this day in 1885, Louis Riel’s casket was carried six miles from his mother’s house to St. Boniface, Manitoba, where he was laid to rest. He had been executed earlier on November 16 in Regina after being tried for high treason and his participation in the resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands. Today the Métis Nation of Alberta continues to fight for the protection of Métis rights and seeks to honour his devotion and legacy. In honour of the journey Riel’s remains took on the back
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On this day in 1885, Louis Riel’s casket was carried six miles from his mother’s house to St. Boniface, Manitoba, where he was laid to rest. He had been executed earlier on November 16 in Regina after being tried for high treason and his participation in the resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands. Today the Métis Nation of Alberta continues to fight for the protection of Métis rights and seeks to honour his devotion and legacy. In honour of the journey Riel’s remains took on the back
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Today, on Louis Riel Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a Métis leader whose unwavering fight for the rights, sovereignty, and dignity of his people shaped the very fabric of Canada. Louis Riel was a visionary who led the Red River Resistance in 1869, standing against the Canadian government’s disregard for Métis land rights and way of life. His leadership resulted in the creation of Manitoba in 1870, a testament to his dedication to justice and self-determination. His words still echo wit
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Today, on Louis Riel Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a Métis leader whose unwavering fight for the rights, sovereignty, and dignity of his people shaped the very fabric of Canada. Louis Riel was a visionary who led the Red River Resistance in 1869, standing against the Canadian government’s disregard for Métis land rights and way of life. His leadership resulted in the creation of Manitoba in 1870, a testament to his dedication to justice and self-determination. His words still echo wit
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Today is Louis Riel Day! Learn and celebrate the Metis leader, his life and legacy with Rosie. Video credit: @nctr_um | APTN
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Louis Riel Day in Manitoba celebrated at The Forks
Louis Riel Day in Manitoba celebrated at The Forks
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Il y a 140 ans était éxecuté le métis franco-américain et franco-manitobain Louis Riel. Louis Riel a été pendu le 16 novembre 1885 à Regina pour haute trahison, suite à la Rébellion du Nord-Ouest de 1885. Il était reconnu comme le chef de ce soulèvement métis, qui visait à protester contre les empiètements des colons et le manque de reconnaissance des droits des Métis par le gouvernement canadien. Ce crime fût considéré comme raciste anti-métis et anti-francophone par le pouvoir colonial du Cana
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Il y a 140 ans était éxecuté le métis franco-américain et franco-manitobain Louis Riel. Louis Riel a été pendu le 16 novembre 1885 à Regina pour haute trahison, suite à la Rébellion du Nord-Ouest de 1885. Il était reconnu comme le chef de ce soulèvement métis, qui visait à protester contre les empiètements des colons et le manque de reconnaissance des droits des Métis par le gouvernement canadien. Ce crime fût considéré comme raciste anti-métis et anti-francophone par le pouvoir colonial du Cana
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Today, on Louis Riel Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a Métis leader whose unwavering fight for the rights, sovereignty, and dignity of his people shaped the very fabric of Canada. Louis Riel was a visionary who led the Red River Resistance in 1869, standing against the Canadian government’s disregard for Métis land rights and way of life. His leadership resulted in the creation of Manitoba in 1870, a testament to his dedication to justice and self-determination. His words still echo wit
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Today, on Louis Riel Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a Métis leader whose unwavering fight for the rights, sovereignty, and dignity of his people shaped the very fabric of Canada. Louis Riel was a visionary who led the Red River Resistance in 1869, standing against the Canadian government’s disregard for Métis land rights and way of life. His leadership resulted in the creation of Manitoba in 1870, a testament to his dedication to justice and self-determination. His words still echo wit
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On this day in 1870, Louis Riel fled from Colonel Garnet Wolseley and exiled himself to the United States for a short while. At a time when the Red River Resistance was in full swing, Riel, President of the Provisional Government, tried to peacefully negotiate the entry of Assiniboia (Red River and the surrounding area) into Canadian Confederation. Although Riel felt justified in resisting Canada’s advancement into Métis lands, many events soured the relationship between the Métis Nation and Can
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On this day in 1870, Louis Riel fled from Colonel Garnet Wolseley and exiled himself to the United States for a short while. At a time when the Red River Resistance was in full swing, Riel, President of the Provisional Government, tried to peacefully negotiate the entry of Assiniboia (Red River and the surrounding area) into Canadian Confederation. Although Riel felt justified in resisting Canada’s advancement into Métis lands, many events soured the relationship between the Métis Nation and Can
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Leaders, members gather to celebrate Louis Riel’s achievements in fighting for the rights of Métis
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On this Louis Riel Day, we encourage you to learn of the contributions of Louis Riel and the Métis peoples in our province, instrumental in bringing the province of Manitoba into Confederation. Louis Riel was a pioneer of the Métis peoples, and a founder of Manitoba. He was hanged for treason in Regina while defending the rights of the Red River Métis peoples on November 16, 1885. Learn more about Louis Riel at https://ow.ly/MY8n50Q7VbH | City of Selkirk
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What an amazing day at Louis Riel Day in Fort Langley Thank you so much to Carrie Gabrielle of @metisirishrose for leading our community in gauntlet making. It was beautiful to see everyone laughing, learning, and connecting while the music from Keith, Fagen, and Pat filled the room. The energy was incredible. Thank you to everyone who came out to hear the fiddle, learn a bit about our Metis community, and share this special day with us. It was powerful to see so many Metis families and friends
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November 16 marks the day Métis leader Louis Riel was executed in 1885. Métis people gather to commemorate and remember his legacy, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live here: youtube.com/@aptnnews | APTN National News
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On this day in 1885, Louis Riel’s casket was carried six miles from his mother’s house to St. Boniface, Manitoba, where he was laid to rest. He had been executed earlier on November 16 in Regina after being tried for high treason and his participation in the resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands. Today the Métis Nation of Alberta continues to fight for the protection of Métis rights and seeks to honour his devotion and legacy. In honour of the journey Riel’s remains took on the back
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We join Métis across the country in honouring Louis Riel, the founder of Manitoba, a strong defender of Métis rights and Francophone Canadians. Yesterday was #LouisRielDay, giving us an opportunity to learn more about Métis culture, history, and their contributions to Canada. | Erin O'Toole
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A special #LouisRielDay message from MNO President Margaret Froh. | Métis Nation of Ontario
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On this day in 1869, with 120 men, Louis Riel occupied Fort Garry in the Red River Colony to block the transfer of the Northwest from the HBC to Canada. The resistance resulted in the formation of the new province of Manitoba. Watch this Heritage Minute to discover Riel’s fate. | Historica Canada
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Manitoba premier honours Métis community, legacy of Louis Riel
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Today, we observe Louis Riel Day in honour of the Métis leader who led two resistances against the government of Canada. Celebrate Indigenous resilience and watch "Wesaketewenowuk: Roots Growing Up," a project from the inaugural Indigenous Storyteller Edition, about revitalizing the Métis language of Michif. | STORYHIVE
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2025 Celebrating Louis Riel
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A little throwback to last Monday’s Louis Riel Day ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebration, and a special thank you to @manitobametisfederation for partnering with us to make the day so meaningful. See you next year! 🎥 : @handcraft #LouisRielDay #TheForks #MeetMeAtTheForks | The Forks
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Louis Riel Day message from Métis Nation of Ontario President from Margaret Froh
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