Sunday, November 16, 2008

Nov 16: Louis Riel Day (Canada)

Louis Riel was hanged for treason on 16 November 1885.
Multicultural Calendar

November 2008

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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
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