Legislative Assembly to commemorate Louis Riel Day on Wednesday

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta along with the Métis Nation of Alberta will be hosting a Louis Riel Commemorative Ceremony on Wednesday.

On November 16 at 11 a.m., the ceremony aims to pay tribute to the life and work of Louis Riel and honour the distinct culture and heritage of Métis people in Alberta.

“Louis Riel was a remarkable figure in history, and his life’s work continues to have a profound impact today. While November 16 is a sombre occasion to reflect on the life and death of Louis Riel, we also celebrate what he stood for and fought to preserve, a truly distinct Métis nation with inherent rights and freedoms. We honour Louis Riel for his courage, his determination and his lifelong fight for the rights of Métis people,” said the Honourable Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

The ceremony will be open to the public and is scheduled to include a colour guard, prayers, music and jigging entertainment, and remarks by Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and the Métis Nation of Alberta.