Louis Riel in 1876 | photo: Hall and Lowe photographers

Ideas

a day for Louis Riel

by Marianne Cerilli | February 15, 2008

On February 18, 2008, Manitoba will celebrate its first Louis Riel Day. While several other provinces take time off for Family Day, Manitoba will focus on one of the most controversial Canadian history-makers, who was hanged for treason on November 16, 1885. The spirit of Riel is alive, and is symbolized in both the selection of Louis Riel Day and what it represents for many Manitobans who still work for equality, inclusion and a strong political voice.  read more