Nov 16: Louis Riel Day (Canada)

Louis Riel was hanged for treason on 16 November 1885.

clipped from www.multiculturalcalendar.com November 2008 Louis Riel Day He was the famous Metis leader who in 1885 led a rebellion and lost against the Canadian authorities because he feared more Metis land would be taken away by the settlers. Today his name is a symbol for Native independence. Louis Riel Day Aboriginal/Native Canadian clipped from en.wikipedia.org Louis Riel