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…
Taking an in-depth look into the Ontario education system and what the curriculum teaches about Louis Riel and Indigenous culture, history and overall importance in modern-day Canada. (Queen’s Park Louis Riel day event on Nov. 16, 2018 in Toronto. RSJ/Giulia Fiaoni) Métis education lacking in Ontario on Louis Riel Day Written by Emma Sandri Who…
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…
By: Mariah Siddiqui Today marks the 133rd anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel and the government has been trying to reconcile their past mistakes, but would exonerating him for his crimes be the best way to do so? While some people push for Riel to be exonerated and think that would be the correct…