Louis riel day saskatchewan
Louis Riel Day events honour Sask. Métis icon.
Groups across Sask.Louis riel day saskatchewan
celebrate Louis Riel Day with events
SASK. — Several events were organized on Tuesday to honour the legacy of Canadian politician and Métis people leader Louis Riel, to coincide with the th year anniversary of Riel’s execution in Regina.
Riel led two popular Métis governments, was a central figure in Manitoba’s entry into Confederation, and led the resistance to Canadian encroachment on Métis lands, which led to his execution.
Riel is widely considered the most famous Métis leader and an important figurehead for Métis people in Western Canada.
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan president Glen McCallum said Métis citizens always look forward to Louis Riel Day as a way to celebrate and remember his leadership.
“We continue the commitment to the rights of our Métis citizens and the ultimate sacrifice our leader Riel made for our Nation,” said McCallum.
“It is encourag