Riel honoured by governments who would have labelled him traitor
Wednesday marked an important anniversary for Canada’s Metis people.
Louis Riel
Metis rebellion remembered in place where the last shots fired
Metis people in Saskatchewan remembered Louis Riel by celebrating his life at Batoche where the last shots of the rebellion he led were fired.
Mixed feelings on push to exonerate Riel
Tuesday marked the anniversary of Louis Riel’s execution for treason. Some are hoping to overturn his conviction.
Medallion commemorating Metis unveiled
This year has been designated the year of the Metis.