Louis Riel And The Manitoba Act 2025. A statutory holiday in manitoba has commemorated louis riel’s legacy as the father of the province for nearly two decades. Monday, february 17, 2025, is recognized as louis riel day in manitoba.
This dream is celebrated by all manitobans on louis riel day. Following the election of ndp premier wab kinew, the province introduced legislation officially recognizing louis riel as the first premier of manitoba.