MPP Kathleen Wynne, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Margaret Froh, and Louis Riel’s great-grand niece Jean Teillet are just a few of the speakers who attended the Louis Riel Day ceremony at Queen’s Park on Nov. 16, 2018. (RSJ/Madi Wong) by Harry Faulkner Prominent faces of Canadian politics and leaders of the…
By: Victoria Malawi Métis community members share their thoughts on the importance and struggle of identity and continuing to push past historical barriers at this mornings Flag Raising Ceremony at Toronto City Hall. (RSJ/Allissa Hibbs) Identity Struggle “For a long time I equated to being a ghost. I felt invisible. I chose to keep my…
Why do we celebrate Louis Riel Day? Since 1993 people in Ontario have commemorated all that Louis Riel has done for the Métis Nation By: Sam Harley The 133rd year after the hanging of Louis Riel, brought people together to speak on his accomplishments and historical significance at Queen’s Park, Toronto on Friday. This 25th…