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BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The University of Manitoba hosts a Louis Riel Day celebration as a way to honour Louis Riel and Métis heritage at Marshall McLuhan Hall inside the UMSU University Centre at the U of M's Fort Garry Campus Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The event held for its 10th year brought together more than 200 students and staff as they enjoyed live music and food while they connected with the Métis community. Pictured: Red River Métis Nicole Muir who is a U of M psychology professor finds her ancestors (Delormes) in a book called Women of the Métis Nation. A number of Métis culture/heritage books were on display and available to sign out by the U of M Library, Métis Resources during the celebration.