Louis Riel Commemorative Walk for Metis Week (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Today marks the start of Metis Week 2024, beginning with the annual Louis Riel Commemorative Walk, honoring the legacy of Metis Leader Louis Riel. With celebrations, cultural events, and gatherings that are set across the province.
Metis Nation Within Alberta President Andrea Sandmaier spoke with CFWE, saying she loves this day to commemorate the Louis Riel walk that his family and friends did following his death, along with speaking on a busy Metis Week to follow.
MNA President Andrea Sandmaier in the Louis Riel Commemorative Walk to kick off Metis Week (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Sandmaier adds that it’s heartwarming for her to see many people to come out and support and remember the legacy of Louis Riel.
Metis citizens in the Louis Riel Commemorative Walk (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Sandmaier hopes that Metis citizens and non Metis people remember what Louis Riel did in fighting for Metis rights.
Louis Riel Commemorative Walk for Metis Week (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
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