Thompson Local News

Manitoba Metis Federation celebrating Louis Riel day today

The biography of Louis Riel and his commitment for the Metis people will be on display. (Photo courtesy Edward Palmer).

 

Residents are gathering at UCN today to celebrate Louis Riel.

 

The Manitoba Métis Federation has partnered up with the school to offer a sash making demo with live music and bannock.

 

Julyda Lagimodiere with MMF says it’s important to remember Louis Riel because for the longest time the Métis people have been the forgotten people:

"It’s only recently that Canada and Manitoba has started to recognize the important role that the Métis played, particularly Louis Riel as a leader in having Manitoba join confederation".

 

Louis Riel Day will be observed province-wide on Monday. Lagimodiere hopes people will enjoy the day, and maybe even learn more about Métis people.

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