story of my family's Metis journey.

Alt-text: Illustration of a man with dark hair and a mustache beside the quote "I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country," with a Manitoba Metis Federation logo. Transcribed Text: #REMEMBER RIEL "I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country." Manitoba Metis Federation MÉTIS GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA

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

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

Alt-text: Illustration of Louis Riel beside the quote "I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country," with a Manitoba Metis Federation logo. Transcribed Text: #REMEMBER RIEL "I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country." Manitoba Metis Federation MÉTIS GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA

Text about my family's journey as Metis. Too long to post here unfortunately.

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

In #Manitoba, we celebrate #LouisRielDay in honour of our original leader in Manitoba.

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Poster with a historic black-and-white portrait of Louis Riel on a red background. Text reads: “Louis Riel Day — Feb 16, 2026. Born in 1844, Louis Riel was the eldest son of a prominent St. Boniface Métis family. Riel saw opportunity to create a Métis homeland. Today, Louis Riel is widely regarded as the Father of Manitoba.” Indigenous Tourism Manitoba logo at bottom left.

They hung the man, but they couldn’t hang the spirit of the people. Métis resistance didn’t end at the scaffold. Despite everything meant to erase us, we persist. ♾️
#LouisRielDay

Louis Riel (1844–85), Métis spokesman, regarded as the founder of Manitoba, teacher, and leader of the North-West rebellion.
Louis Riel is one of the most controversial figures in Canadian history. He remains a mysterious figure in death as in life. www.biographi.ca/en/bio/riel_... #LouisRielDay

Today we mark Louis Riel Day by honouring the legacy of Louis Riel. Louis Riel was a Métis leader, advocate, and nation-builder who fought for the rights, culture, and political recognition of Métis Peoples. 1/2

#LouisRielDay #MétisHistory #IndigenousRights #Reconciliation #Justice #SenCA #CdnPoli

Image of a Louis Riel portrait overlaid on a photo of a historic building and trees. Text reads: “Today we celebrate Louis Riel Day, a reminder that Manitoba’s strength has always come from a vision of freedom. We honour Louis Riel and the Red River Métis people for founding a province where cultures, languages, and all people can thrive side by side.”

I come from a long line of resisters. The Red River people stood up from the start for land, language, and the right to exist as a people. Canada’s story includes Métis resistance, whether textbooks like it or not.

The government executed our leader, but we are still here.

Happy #LouisRielDay ♾️

Photo of Rowan, the medium long hair grey, brown and white with black stripes torbie cat and D’Artagnan, the short hair grey with white chin and black stripes tabby cat. Rowan is in cat loaf, or as I call it Grandma’s Tissue Box cozy pose on the wood dining area floor. D’Artagnan is showing off his blue coloured fur highlights while crouched a short distance away. They’re both patiently anticipating special treats for the Family Day Holiday.

D’Artagnan and Rowan are patiently waiting for their special treats on #FamilyDay, #LouisRielDay MB, #IslanderDay PEI and #NovaScotiaHeritageDay NS. A holiday, or not, they want everyone to be kind and hold family members close today.

#catloaf #cats #cat #catsofbluesky #rescue #FeralToFriendly

The third Monday in February is Louis Riel Day in Manitoba. Louis Riel was recently recognized as the first official Premier of Manitoba, and we are all grateful for this champion of Métis and Indigenous rights and equality. ♾️

#LouisRielDay

👧👴 Happy Family Day, Islander Day, NS Heritage Day and Louis Riel Day!

#FamilyDay #NovaScotiaHeritageDay #LouisRielDay #IslanderDay

Image consists of a graphic with words in blue letters reading Louis Riel Day. To the bottom right is a headshot photo of Louis Riel. Behind, graphics represent stitching in red, a rising sun and the outline of the Province of Manitoba.

We're closed Feb 16th for #LouisRielDay. Today, we reflect on the tremendous sacrifices Manitoba's founder made to support the rights of the #RedRiverMétis people. We commit to honouring his vision by working to support an inclusive, just society that embraces all cultures.

Portrait of Louis Riel

On this #LouisRielDay, let’s remember the visionary leader who helped shape Western Canada and fought for Métis and Francophone language rights. Explore books on Louis Riel in our library: https://bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?lang=en

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Mild start to Louis Riel Day in Winnipeg. Fog patches with sun this morning. Mix of sun and clouds this afternoon. High of minus 2. Special WX Statement with an 'abrupt return to winter' and snow by midweek #LouisRielDay #cbcmb

Métis Histories We honour Métis history and culture with this book bundle that celebrates the scholarship of Métis women, interrogates the history of road allowance communities, and examines Métis spirituality. 

This book bundle celebrates the scholarship of Métis women, interrogates the history of road allowance communities, and examines the history of Métis spirituality.

Visit the website to order! uofmpress.ca/books/b...

#louisrielday #books #bookstagram #manitobahistory

Louis Riel Day recognized with cultural activities in Prince Albert - Prince Albert Daily Herald The life of Louis Riel and Louis Riel Day were recognized in Prince Albert on Sunday. The Métis Nation Saskatchewan Region 2 Office was home to a day of activities promoting Métis culture. Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. The date marks the anniversary of Riel’s execution

Louis Riel Day recognized with cultural activities in Prince Albert


#culture #LouisRiel #LouisRielDay #MNS #PrinceAlbert #WesternRegion2
paherald.sk.ca/louis-riel-d...

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Today, the MNO held a #LouisRielDay Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park to honour Louis Riel's enduring legacy and celebrate the strength and pride of the Métis Nation. 2/2

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Métis Nation of Ontario's Louis Riel Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park in Toronto.

Today, the MNO held a #LouisRielDay Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park to honour Louis Riel's enduring legacy and celebrate the strength and pride of the Métis Nation. 1/2

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.

Commemorating #LouisRielDay:
"…in Riel's day, the prime minister of Canada was calling for Riel's execution. Here we are, seven generations later, the prime minister of Canada is here to pay respect and honour Louis Riel." #Métis #Michif ♾️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Today we honour Louis Riel, Métis leader and defender of minority rights. His legacy reminds us of the ongoing fight for justice and self-determination for Métis people. #LouisRielDay #MétisNation #Reconciliation #ONTed

On this 140th anniversary of Louis Riel’s wrongful execution, we honour his courage, strength, and determination.
Leader of the 1885 Red River and North-West Resistances, his fight for Métis rights and equality continues to inspire a stronger, more united Canada for all.
#LouisRielDay

Provisional Government of the Métis Nation - Louis Riel is sitting centre

On Nov. 16 we honour the life, leadership, and legacy of Louis Riel, who played a vital role in the fight for justice, recognition, and self-determination for the Métis people.

See also: https://loom.ly/YHJQyyo and https://loom.ly/WJbyRrY

#LouisRielDay #MétisNation

Happy Louis Riel Day.

Today, @PolicyWise.com celebrates the life and legacy of Louis Riel and honours the history, identity, and culture of the Métis people.

#LouisRielDay

Today for #LouisRielDay, we honour one of Canada’s most influential Métis leaders – a man whose courage and advocacy shaped the foundation of self-determination. His legacy calls us to listen, to learn, and to walk alongside #Indigenous communities in building a more equitable future of health care.

On #LouisRielDay, we celebrate Métis culture and recognize the enduring legacy of Louis Riel and the Métis Nation’s contributions to #Canada.

Louis Riel Day - Métis Nation of Ontario Louis Riel Day is held every year on November 16 across the Métis homeland. November 16 is the anniversary of Riel’s execution in 1885.

(3/3) “As a result, Métis people across Canada were labeled as traitors and for generations…Despite this oppression, many Métis people found a way to preserve their way-of-life and passed it on to current generations.” www.metisnation.org/about-the-mn... #LouisRielDay

Today we honour Louis Riel, Métis leader, visionary, and defender of minority rights. His legacy reminds us of the ongoing fight for justice and self-determination for Métis people.
#LouisRielDay #MétisNation #Reconciliation #onted

Some provinces it was Family Day, but for MB it was Louis Riel Day yesterday. I worked on a graphic novel w Katherena Vermette about the history of the Métis and Riel is referenced. Colours by Donovan Yaciuk published by HighWater Press #LouisRielDay #Métis #GraphicNovel

It's #LouisRielDay in Manitoba.

Honouring the sacrifices the first leader of Manitoba and Metis People made in the formation of our Province.

"I have always believed that, as I have acted honestly, the time will come when the people of Canada will see and acknowledge it." - Louis Riel, 1885

#LouisRielDay

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Today we mark Louis Riel Day.

Riel, the founder of Manitoba, leader of the Métis and champion of self-determination leaves a legacy that inspires us today. An inspiration as we face today’s challenges too.

#LouisRielDay