Mt. Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook observed Louis Riel Day on Nov. 16 with a flag raising ceremony.
Teachers, students, and representatives from the Métis community, Ktunaxa First Nation and School District Five gathered in front of the school to witness the raising of the official flag of the Métis National Council.
Rocky Mountain Métis Association president Jeff Crozier, Aq’am nasuʔkin (chief) Joe Pierre and Ktunaxa Nation chairperson Kathryn Teneese were among those who addressed the crowd and spoke of the importance of the event.