The land, situated on the west side of the Batoche National Historic Site, is part of a sacred place that holds deep significance for the Metis
. The Battle of Batoche took place during the 1885 Northwest Resistance, ultimately leading to Louis Riel’s surrender. Riel was eventually captured and hanged, taking a stand for self-determination and the belief in self-governance.
For the visitors and dignitaries present at the site, Friday’s announcement was a cause for celebration during the milestone gathering. “A lot of my ancestors … fought at Batoche,” Vandal said. “They were part of the historical resistance against the Canadian government. And today, as a minister with the Canadian government – of course, our values have changed tremendously in that 137 years – we now realize that there is a great opportunity to make amends and move forward in partnership.
McCallum said MN-S has been working with the federal government for five years to see this land transfer through.
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