Thursday October 30, 7pm – 9pm
Floral & Hardy Edible Plants, 688 E. Hastings
The newest and hippest flower shop ‘slash’ gallery in the Downtown Eastside opens their doors to celebrate what would have been Louis Riel’s 170th birthday. A controversial Canadian hero, Riel was founder of the province of Manitoba, a political leader of the Métis people of the Canadian prairies, and fierce advocate for Métis rights and self-determination. Forced into exile in 1870, Riel was elected a Member of Parliament three times, and upon his return to Canada he was arrested, tried and executed.
Join guest drummers Harmony of Nations, master of ceremony Bill Beauregarde, dancer Yvonne Chartrand and fiddler Kathleen Nisbet to share music, stories and history of Louis Riel and the Métis people of Canada.
Coffee and dessert by donation.