Louis Riel Institute

Louis Riel Institute LRI promotes the educational and cultural advancement of Métis people

Good food, even better company, and endless roasted corn!Swipe through to see the highlights from our annual Corn Roast ...
08/28/2026

Good food, even better company, and endless roasted corn!

Swipe through to see the highlights from our annual Corn Roast 2026!"

For , we have a Shaman, a trivial-pursuit style quiz game focused on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples in N...
08/28/2026

For , we have a Shaman, a trivial-pursuit style quiz game focused on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples in North America. The game was created in Winnipeg in the 1980s.

08/25/2026

What a fantastic day at Riel House National Historic Site!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Corn Roast. From fresh, hot corn and live Red River Métis music to cultural presentations and family fun, it was a day filled with community spirit and celebration.
Huge thanks to our visitors, organizers, and performers for making this event such a success.

The Fifth Edition of the Louis Riel Institute Newsletter is here!Packed with stories, events, and updates that celebrate...
08/20/2026

The Fifth Edition of the Louis Riel Institute Newsletter is here!

Packed with stories, events, and updates that celebrate Red River Métis history, culture, and community.
Don’t miss out — subscribe today on our website and stay connected with LRI all year round!

https://www.louisrielinstitute.ca/

Thank you to all the hard work our summer and temporary staff have been doing in the LRI Archive and Special Collections...
08/20/2026

Thank you to all the hard work our summer and temporary staff have been doing in the LRI Archive and Special Collections. Here’s some of their favourite items in the collection.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Louis Riel Institute Adult Learning Centre!Contact us at lrialc@lrilearn.ca to request ...
08/18/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Louis Riel Institute Adult Learning Centre!

Contact us at [email protected] to request your registration form
and get started!

Venez participer à notre épluchette de maïs annuelle ! AOûT 15 - 12H à 16h
08/11/2026

Venez participer à notre épluchette de maïs annuelle !
AOûT 15 - 12H à 16h

Join the Louis Riel Institute for Read and Jig with the Red River Métis—a fun, interactive morning featuring storytellin...
08/06/2026

Join the Louis Riel Institute for Read and Jig with the Red River Métis—a fun, interactive morning featuring storytelling and basic jigging lessons! 📚💃

📅 Dates: Tuesdays (August 4, 11, 18, and 25)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Riel House National Historic Site (330 River Road, St. Vital)
🎟️ Admission: FREE • No registration required!
👧 Best for: Elementary-aged children & families

Bring the family and drop in for a morning of history, movement, and fun!

For questions, reach out to [email protected]

Learn more: https://www.louisrielinstitute.ca/

Join us for our Annual Corn Roast at Riel House National Historic Site! Bring your family, a lawn chair or blanket, and ...
08/04/2026

Join us for our Annual Corn Roast at Riel House National Historic Site!

Bring your family, a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy an afternoon full of delicious corn roast, live Red River Métis music, cultural presentations, and kids' activities!

📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: 330 River Road, St. Vital (Winnipeg, MB)
🎟️ Admission: Free Entry • No Registration Required

✉️ Questions? Email us at [email protected] or visit https://www.louisrielinstitute.ca/
See you there!

“For this month's ACA hashtag party, we are celebrating the work being completed by the summer archive staff! They are w...
07/30/2026

“For this month's ACA hashtag party, we are celebrating the work being completed by the summer archive staff! They are working hard to digitize VHS tapes, cassettes, DVDs and CDs, reel-to-reel audio, and more. They have completed over 300 entries so far, with many more to go!

Check out the digitized items here: Browse Digital Heritage | https://lriarchives.ca/digital-heritage/media-type/video?page=5

”

Address

103-150 Henry Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B0J7

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30am

Telephone

+12049849480

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