Louis Riel honoured as Manitoba's 1st premier
The premier and the president of the Manitoba Métis Federation unveiled a new portrait that honours Louis Riel — who led a provisional government and paved the way for the province’s entry into Confederation in 1870 — as Manitoba’s first premier.
The premier and the president of the Manitoba Métis Federation unveiled a new portrait that honours Louis Riel — who led a provisional government and paved the way for the province’s entry into Confederation in 1870 — as Manitoba’s first premier.
