Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homelands. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885.
Every year on November 16th, MNO citizens, MNO Chartered Community Councils and communities hold events across the province to celebrate Métis culture, recognize the many contributions of the Métis to Canada, and to highlight the struggles that Métis continue to face.
In addition, a special ceremony is always held at the Provincial Legislature at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Queen’s Park is home to the Northwest Rebellion Monument and the Legislative Building. Ironically, the Legislature is where a price was put on Louis Riel’s head and the monument recognizes the Canadian soldiers who fought in the Northwest Resistance against the Métis.
This year everyone is invited to mark Louis Riel day at the flag pole in front of the Legislative Building at Queen’s Park at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2019.
For more details on the event in Toronto, including an agenda, see our events calendar or click here.
Click here to read a biography on Louis Riel.
