On November 16th, 2024 the Toronto and York Region Métis Council held a celebration of Louis Riel at Toronto City Hall.

The event began with remarks from MC William Skura, TYRMC Senator Suzanne Brunelle, PCMNO Vice Chair Sharon Cadeau, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, TYRMC Youth Rep Jenna Bjornson, and TYRMC Secretary Amie Therrien.

From left: MC William Skura, TYRMC Senator Suzanne Brunelle, PCMNO Vice Chair Sharon Cadeau, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, TYRMC Youth Rep Jenna Bjornson, and TYRMC Secretary Amie Therrien

Following our community’s remarks, the Métis flag was raised to commemorate Louis Riel on the anniversary of his execution on November 16th, 1885.

Following the flag raising, guests were invited inside to the City Hall Rotunda to enjoy a catered pancake breakfast by Toronto’s Lazy Daisy’s Café.

The event included fiddling by Métis musician Alicia Blore, jigging by Métis dancers Teagan de Laronde and Megan Southwell, children’s crafts, and various educational displays.

We are grateful to have been able to commemorate Louis Riel with so many members of our community, and look forward to our next gathering!