139 years ago, Louis Riel was executed on a count of high treason after his many efforts to bring Metis representation to the Canadian government.
Today, his death will be commemorated with The Manitoba Métis Federation and the National Government of the Red River Métis hosting a ceremony at his gravesite.
This ceremony will begin at 11:30 AM, with various officials from multiple facets of government laying wreathes and paying respects to Riel, whose works altered the course of Canadian history and created the province of Manitoba.
You can watch the services of the Manitoba Metis Federation's Youtube Channel.
