The southern half of the province remains locked under an extreme cold weather warning, but that didn't deter many ...

Riel's family was Catholic ... In 1864, his mood became blacker when he received news that his father, Jean-Louis, had died. Jean-Louis had been the de facto spokesman of the almost 6,000 French ...

With many Canadians celebrating Family Day on Monday, Manitobans instead honoured the prominent political leader of the Métis people who founded the province. Louis Riel Day recognizes Manitoba’s ...

Cancel any time. Louis Riel is well-known for his role in protecting the rights of Métis people when he led a resistance against the Canadian government in 1869-70. Louis Riel is well-known for ...

Every year on Nov. 16, Métis people pay tribute to Louis Riel by holding ceremonies ... will include a collection of authentic letters between Riel and his family, as well as his personal diary.