Items include crucifix, hunting knife and poetry book that belonged to executed Métis leader
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brosseau and MMF president David Chartrand signed a memorandum of understanding for the return of artifacts connected to Louis Riel on Saturday in Winnipeg. (Manitoba RCMP)
The federal government has officially agreed to return a series of artifacts connected to Métis leader Louis Riel, which are currently housed in the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, to the Métis people.
At the Manitoba Métis Federation annual general assembly in Winnipeg on Saturday, RCMP Deputy Commissioner Kevin Brosseau and MMF president David Chartrand signed a memorandum of understanding for the return of the artifacts.
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Make sure you make the most of what is left of summer!
A reminder that the Trails of 1885 will be closing for the season after the Labour Day weekend. Explore Batoche, Duck Lake, Fort Battleford and so many other historic sites!
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8 months ago
A great article in Canada's History mentioning Saskatoon's history and the Trails of 1885! ... See MoreSee Less
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Exploring Saskatoon’s boomtown era. SASKATOON, KNOWN AS THE BRIDGE CITY, ironically got its start due to a desire to stop the flow of another liquid — alcohol. Aviva Kohen, media director at Tourism Saskatoon, said that “seven bridges spa...Trails of 1885 shared Island's post.
9 months ago
Have you checked out our redesigned website yet? Get planning your trip through the Trails of 1885 sites!
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It's #ThrowbackThursday, so we're taking you all the way back to 1885. Over a year ago we redesigned the Trails of 1885 website. Check it out: weareisland.com/trails-1885-website-island-project-spotlight/Trails of 1885
11 months ago
ONE OF THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES IN METIS HISTORY GETS EVEN MORE PUZZLING...
L'UN DES PLUS GRANDS MYSTERES DE L'HISTOIRE DE METIS ENCORE PLUS PUZZLING
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One of the biggest mysteries in Metis history gets even more puzzling - Macleans.ca
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Billyjo Delaronde stole and hid the Bell of Batoche—ripped from the Metis in 1885, and held in a legion—for 22 years before giving it up. Now, in a way, it’s missing again.Trails of 1885
11 months ago
She’s usually given only a footnote in Saskatchewan history. And even when she is mentioned, she’s identified as the sister of her older, more famous brother.
But Sara Riel was the first Métis Grey Nun in Saskatchewan
Elle n'a habituellement qu'une note de bas de page dans l'histoire de la Saskatchewan. Et même quand elle est mentionnée, elle est identifiée comme la sœur de son frère plus âgé et plus célèbre.
Mais Sara Riel a été la première nonne grise métisse en Saskatchewan
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History Matters: Sara Riel was Saskatchewan’s first Metis Grey Nun | Trails of 1885
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She’s usually given only a footnote in Saskatchewan history. And even when she is mentioned, she’s identified as the sister of her older, more famous brother.