Join the Toronto and York Region Métis Council for the Louis Riel Day Flag Raising and Kitchen Party!
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Location: Toronto City Hall – 100 Queen St W
This event is open to the public. Everyone is welcome!
If you are planning to join in the festivities, please fill out the Registration Form below to help us determine our food and beverage requirements.
The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 9:30 AM with the Mayor-Elect on the Toronto City Hall flag deck, with a Kitchen Party to follow in the City Hall Rotunda from 10:15 AM to 1:45 PM.
There will be a pancake brunch served with maple tea and coffee. Métis Quilt Artist Theresa Fama will be joining us, along with fiddling, jigging lessons and Métis Nation of Ontario info booths, including MNO Healthy Babies Healthy Children, MNO Métis Family Wellbeing, MNO Mobile Registry, MNO Great Lakes Advisory Group, MNO Métis Advocacy – Community Diversion Program, along with others.
This year marks the 141st Anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel, the Métis leader who stood for the rights and recognition of the Métis people. Come join us as we honour Louis Riel in verse, song and dance, and celebrate the resilience of the Métis Nation.
Consider walking, biking or taking the TTC. If driving, the City Hall underground parking garage is nearby.
Please reach out to programs@tyrmc.org with any questions.
Photo credit: Tara Chadwick
