Mastodawn

@todmaffin.com details the unhinged story of #LouisRiel and the #Manitoba by-elections in the 1870s. After leading the #RedRiverResistance and ordered the execution of #ThomasScott, Riel became a fugitive with a bounty on his head. 🇨🇦 #CdnpoliIsFUN! youtu.be/MDcbLfEhl1g?...

Louis Riel and Canada's Most U...

Louis Riel and Canada's Most Unhinged Byelections

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Rachel W.Feb 17

Note:
The quote featured here was said by Riel shortly before his execution, when a guard asked for a souvenir.

This was my post on other social media for #louisrielday

I'm proud to be a #redrivermetis woman today, and everyday.

#LouisRiel #Metis #RedRiver #manitoba #winnipeg #indigenous #riel #ikwe #mbhistory #canadahistory #fatherofmanitoba #michif

Jérôme Nov 24

Louis Riel et le passé rêvé du Canada

https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idees/936084/louis-riel-passe-reve-canada?

#metis #louisriel

Louis Riel et le passé rêvé du Canada

N’en déplaise à Mark Carney, le Canada ne s’est pas bâti avec les Métis, mais contre eux.

Le Devoir

Rachel W.Nov 17

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-louis-riel-mark-carney-9.6980906

"Riel "said 'one day this country will recognize me for the good I've done.' That day is here by you coming here personally," Chartrand said from the podium, speaking directly to Carney. "

#louisriel #markcarney #winnipeg #indigenous #metis #mmf #mbpoli #cbc #cbcmanitoba

Carney says Louis Riel's legacy 'helps to unite' Canada at event marking Métis leader's execution | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.

CBC

Rachel W.Nov 17

Today is the 140th anniversary of #louisriel 's execution.
Riel, now known as the #fatherofmanitoba and a fearless leader of the #metis people, grew up in a well respected home. Like many before him and after, he stepped out of comfort in the name of justice for his people.
He endured being called a lunatic, a traitor, and a criminal , as he was aware that his actions would echo through the centuries. He knew his life would be short.
As a Metis, I honour him.

#indigenous.
#mb
#metis

Sharing bits of Canada 'eh🇨🇦Oct 19

Execution of Louis Riel (Nov 16, 1885)

Following his surrender, Louis Riel was tried for treason in Regina, found guilty, and executed on November 16, 1885. His death ignited national debate — respect in Québec, outrage among Métis and Indigenous peoples — and remains a defining moment in Canadian identity. #NorthWestRebellion #LouisRiel #Canada #Regina #Colonization

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/louis-riel