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 Alt-text: Portrait of a man with a quote and an infinity symbol on a colorful, textured background. Transcribed Text: "Deeds are not accomplished in a few days, or in a few hours. A century is only a spoke in the wheel of everlasting time." – Louis Riel

Today is the 140th anniversary of #louisriel 's execution.
Riel, now known as the #fatherofmanitoba , 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.

As a Metis, I honour him.

#indigenous.
#mb
#metis

Alt-text: Portrait of a man with a quote and an infinity symbol on a colorful, textured background. Transcribed Text: "Deeds are not accomplished in a few days, or in a few hours. A century is only a spoke in the wheel of everlasting time." – Louis Riel

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 […]

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