Louis Riel is an opera in three acts composed by Harry Somers, with an English and French libretto (opera text) by Mavor Moore and Jacques Languirand. It tells the story of the legendary Métis political and cultural figure, Louis Riel. Arguably Canada’s most famous opera, it was commissioned by the Floyd S. Chalmers Foundation (now the Chalmers Fund) as part of Canada’s centennial celebrations in 1967. It was initially produced by the Canadian Opera Company (COC) with financial assistance from the Canadian Centennial Commission, the Canada Council and the Province of Ontario Council for the Arts (now the Ontario Arts Council). The opera was reimagined in 2017 by Peter Hinton, who sought to better incorporate Indigenous people and perspectives into the production.
A look at the Canadian and Manitoban historical figure and founder, Louis Riel, and why he is such an interesting figure to study!
This sash is handmade on a loom using sheep wool. Its design is a replica of the L’.Assomption style sash which Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière wore. This is a great sash to celebrate the fur trading era and for canoe enthusiasts who want to relive the glory days of the river highways. The colours were inspired by First Nations with the idea that the more colourful sashes were in higher demand within these communities. Marie-Anne Gaboury, the first white woman in Western Canada, and Lagimodière are the grandparents of Louis Riel. This is a perfect sash for anyone related to them. Lagimodière’s original sash is currently on display at the Manitoba Museum. Hand-made on a loom. All fringes are twisted by colour. 94″ (approx. 8′) long. (Not including fringes) 240cm long (Not including fringes). 6″ wide. 15cm wide. 12″ fringes at both ends. 30cm fringes at both ends*** Étchiboy is a Métis company which creates high quality aboriginal products. When you buy one of our products you are also supporting single mothers who are Quechua from the Andes in the region around Cusco, Peru. --- Étchiboy est une compagnie métisse qui fabrique des produits culturels autochtones de haute qualité. Elle travaille avec un organisme Quechua de la région rurale de Cusco, Pérou qui appuie les mères monoparentales.
He won acclaim for his portrayal of the Métis leader in the eponymous opera, which premiered in 1967
Louis Riel is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Riel (1844-1885) was born into a French MÉtis family. As English settlers began arriving to Red River, the home of the MÉtis, Riel, acting as leader, fought for and won some rights for the MÉtis, who were worried that they were going to lose their farmland to the settlers. As leader of the Red River Resistance and later the North-West Rebellion, Riel was found guilty of treason against Canada and hanged, in spite of turning himself in. Today, many people think of Louis Riel as a hero. Some think he was a traitor.
Louis Riel is an opera in three acts composed by Harry Somers, with an English and French libretto (opera text) by Mavor Moore and Jacques Languirand. It tells the story of the legendary Métis political and cultural figure, Louis Riel. Arguably Canada’s most famous opera, it was commissioned by the Floyd S. Chalmers Foundation (now the Chalmers Fund) as part of Canada’s centennial celebrations in 1967. It was initially produced by the Canadian Opera Company (COC) with financial assistance from the Canadian Centennial Commission, the Canada Council and the Province of Ontario Council for the Arts (now the Ontario Arts Council). The opera was reimagined in 2017 by Peter Hinton, who sought to better incorporate Indigenous people and perspectives into the production.
Louis Riel « sera pendu, même si tous les chiens du Québec aboient en sa faveur ». Cette phrase, attribuée au premier ministre John A. Macdonald, synthétise la tragédie politique des Métis.
About the father of Manitoba
Louis Riel was hanged for treason against the Canadian government more than 130 years ago but on Monday, Canada's prime minister paid tribute to the famous Manitoba Métis leader.
Rare, historic photographs of Louis Riel and Manitoba, taken in the 1860s and 1870s, were found amongst civil war memorabilia at a recent auction in Australia.
Le Festival du Voyageur avait une programmation soulignant la mémoire de Louis Riel lundi, à l'occasion de la Journée Louis Riel célébrée dans la province. Ce troisième lundi de février, férié depuis 2008, est souvent la journée la plus achalandée au Parc du Voyageur.
ANCHORED SOME HUNDRED METRES OFF THE WINDING BANKS OF THE RED RIVER RESTS THE FORMER HOME OF THE SIS...
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new coin featuring a portrait of Louis Riel, an important Metis leader and the founder of Manitoba.
The Canadian Opera Company is now presenting a new 50th-anniversary production of "Louis Riel", originally written for the celebration of the Canadian centenary in 1967, with an attempt to shift that oh-so-colonial gaze, now including indigenous artists and languages with more nuanced representations of the historical figures. These are powerfully important figures, and seeing their stories
This workbook is intended to cover key outcomes from the Grade 9 ELA Program of Studies for Alberta: 5.1.4. explore and experiment with various ways in which language arts are used across cultures, age groups and genders to honour and celebrate people and events 5.1 examine how personal experiences, cultural traditions and Canadian perspectives are presented in oral, print and other media texts 2.2 identify and discuss theme and point of view in oral, print and other media texts 2.4 create oral, print and other media texts on common literary themes This is a PDF that is editable using the KAMI extension. If you are teaching remotely, this would be a good option for you. There is also a Word version available. Teachers will need to secure a few copies of Louis Riel: A Comic Trip Biography by Chester Brown.
This sash is handmade on a loom using alpaca wool. Its design is a replica of the L’Assomption style sash which Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière wore. This is a great sash to celebrate the fur trading era and for canoe enthusiasts who want to relive the glory days of the river highways. The colours were inspired by First Nations with the idea that the more colourful sashes were in higher demand within these communities. Marie-Anne Gaboury, the first white woman in Western Canada, and Lagimodière are the grandparents of Louis Riel. This is a perfect sash for anyone related to them. Lagimodière’s original sash is currently on display at the Manitoba Museum. Cette ceinture fléchée est faite à la main sur un métier utilisant de la laine d’alpaga. Cette ceinture est idéale pour ceux qui sont enthousiastes de l’époque de la traite des fourrures. Autant pour ceux qui cherchent revivre les jours de gloire des routes de rivières ou qui sont passionnés du canotage. Les couleurs sont inspirées des Premières Nations avec l’idée que les ceintures qui sont plus vives en couleur étaient plus en demande dans les communautés. Marie-Anne Gaboury, la première femme blanche dans l’Ouest du Canada, et Lagimodière étaient les grands-parents à Louis Riel. Cette ceinture est parfaite pour tout le monde qui sont parentés à eux. La ceinture fléchée originale à Lagimodière est actuellement en exhibition au musée du Manitoba. Hand-made on a loom. All fringes are twisted by colour. 142″ (approx. 12′) long. (Not including fringes) 360cm long (Not including fringes). 8″ wide. 20cm wide. 2′ fringes at both ends. 60cm fringes at both ends.Fait à la main sur un métier. Toutes les franges sont tordus par couleur. 142po (approx. 12pi) de long. (N’inclut pas les franges) 360cm de long (N’inclut pas les franges) 8po de large. 20cm de large. 2pi de franges aux deux bouts. 60cm de franges aux deux bouts.*** Étchiboy is a Métis company which creates high quality aboriginal products. When you buy one of our products you are also supporting single mothers who are Quechua from the Andes in the region around Cusco, Peru. --- Étchiboy est une compagnie métisse qui fabrique des produits culturels autochtones de haute qualité. Elle travaille avec un organisme Quechua de la région rurale de Cusco, Pérou qui appuie les mères monoparentales.
With the mild temperatures Winnipeg experienced over the weekend, it was the perfect time to take in Festival du Voyageur. This year's theme, Find Your
The province is celebrating its birthday, or Manitoba Day as it were, with events and programs that bring the province's rich and vibrant history to life.
Pat Calihou's journey building the York boat is about more than resurrecting his ancestors' watercraft. It's about reviving his family’s forgotten culture as he builds the boat piece by piece.
