November 14, 2025 – The City of Thunder Bay is proud to raise the Métis flag from November 14 to 17, 2025, in honour of Louis Riel Day, to recognize the lasting contributions of Métis people throughout our community, and country.

The Métis flag will be flown at City Hall as a symbol of respect, remembrance, and the ongoing relationship-building with the Thunder Bay & District Métis Council, the Métis Nation of Ontario, and Métis citizens who call Thunder Bay home.

“Flying the Métis flag is one way of honouring the courage, leadership, and sacrifices of Louis Riel and the Métis people,” said Kieran McMonagle, Manager—Indigenous Relations for the City of Thunder Bay. “It acknowledges the deep history and living presence of Métis families in this region and affirms our commitment as a municipality to work in partnership with Métis citizens and communities in meaningful, ongoing ways.” 

Louis Riel Day, observed annually on November 16, honours Louis Riel as a Métis leader, advocate for Métis self-determination, and protector and champion of the rights of the Métis people. It is also a time to recognize the historic and contemporary role of Métis peoples in building communities across the Métis homeland, including in Northwestern Ontario. Louis Riel’s legacy as a key figure in the shaping of Canada, continues to inspire our shared work toward truth and reconciliation today.

The City of Thunder Bay encourages all residents to learn more about Louis Riel, the history of the Métis Nation, and the contributions of Métis people to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of Thunder Bay.

For more information about Louis Riel Day, or the City’s Indigenous Relations work and opportunities to learn, please visit www.thunderbay.ca/maamawe.

 

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Contact:    Michelle Williams, Manager – Communications & Public Relations, 807-627-2446