JOURNAL ARTICLE

From dishonour to distinction.

  • Published In: Canada's History, 2024, v. 104, n. 2. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brodbeck, Tom 3 of 3

Abstract

The Manitoba government has officially recognized Louis Riel, a Métis leader, as the province's honorary first premier. Riel led Manitoba's first provisional government in 1870, negotiating terms of union with Canada and securing French-language and Métis rights in the Manitoba Act. The legislation, known as the Louis Riel Act, also requires the inclusion of Riel's contributions in the school curriculum. This recognition is a significant milestone for the Métis community and all Manitobans, according to Premier Wab Kinew, who is Anishinaabe and the province's first First Nations premier. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Canada's History. 2024/04, Vol. 104, Issue 2, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1920-9894
  • Accession Number:175893825
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