Louis Riel, Memorial at Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, Canada
The bronze statue depicts Louis Riel in military attire, standing tall with documents in hand at the Manitoba Legislative Building grounds.
The memorial was installed in 1996 to honor Louis Riel, who led the Red River Resistance and negotiated Manitoba's entry into Canadian Confederation.
The monument represents the political influence of the Métis people, combining European and Indigenous heritage in Canadian society.
Visitors can access the memorial through guided tours of the Legislative grounds, which operate daily from sunrise to sunset.
The statue replaced an earlier controversial interpretation that portrayed Riel in a distressed state, marking a shift in public perception.
GPS coordinates: 49.88279,-97.14595
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:36
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