Louis Riel Day

Key Selling Points

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of a young boy who, through a class assignment, learns about the history of the fur trade, the Métis people and Louis Riel with the help of his grandfather. A wonderful way to introduce the important history of the Métis people and why Louis Riel Day is celebrated. Author Deborah L. Delaronde was the first recipient of the Beatrice Mosionier Aboriginal Writer of the Year Award in 2015 for her book Emma’s Gift (Kegedonce Press). Deborah L. Delaronde has written over 10 books, including Becoming Métis (Pemmican Publications) and The Rabbit’s Race (Theytus), and she continues to write children’s books about Métis history and culture. Louis Riel Day is a provincial statutory holiday observed on the third Monday of February in Manitoba.