Louis Riel Institute

Learn how AI works so it works for you!

AI & Your Future is a free online course for Red River Métis (ages 17–29) covering real-world AI, prompting skills, ethics, and safety.

🗓️ Oct 9th, 6 PM–8 PM

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For ACA Hashtag party this month, we are showcasing “Archives Protests”. This protest happened at the Manitoba Legislative building around March 1976.

Most likely, this protest was in response to the NDP government's Manitoba Hydro initiatives, which included diverting the Churchill River, causing major flooding in Northern communities.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Ledoux, former Chair of the Louis Riel Institute.

Joan played a vital role in the development of LRI, and her leadership, dedication, and unwavering contributions to the MMF, LRI, and the Red River Métis community will always be remembered. We are deeply grateful for the legacy she leaves behind.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to her family, loved ones, and all who had the privilege of knowing and working with her. May she rest in peace.

Louis Riel Institute

Published in 1885, The history of the North-west rebellion of 1885 by C.P. Mulvaney is an English-Canadian recounting of the 1885 North-West Rebellion. The book was hastily prepared to appeal to the biases of many English-speaking Canadians at the time. Mulvaney was a former English-Canadian soldier, and this book reflects his pro-military beliefs, as he glorifies the exploits and violence of Canadian-English soldiers. The book also includes woodblock prints of important figures such as Louis Riel, Gabriel Dumont, and Big Bear.

That’s a wrap on the season at Riel House National Historic Site!

Thank you to everyone who visited, took a tour, and shared in Red River Métis history and culture with us this year. Nous sommes fermés (We are closed) for the season, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back!

See you in 2027!

Good food, even better company, and endless roasted corn!

Swipe through to see the highlights from our annual Corn Roast 2026!"

For , we have a Shaman, a trivial-pursuit style quiz game focused on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples in North America. The game was created in Winnipeg in the 1980s.

The Fifth Edition of the Louis Riel Institute Newsletter is here!

Packed with stories, events, and updates that celebrate Red River Métis history, culture, and community.
Don’t miss out — subscribe today on our website and stay connected with LRI all year round!

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Thank you to all the hard work our summer and temporary staff have been doing in the LRI Archive and Special Collections. Here’s some of their favourite items in the collection.