Media Advisory - Royal Canadian Mint to Unveil Silver Coin Featuring Louis Riel and Michif, the Official Language of the Métis Nation

WINNIPEG, Oct. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - In partnership with the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Royal Canadian Mint is unveiling a new silver collector coin celebrating the 175^th anniversary of the birth of Louis Riel.  For the first time in Canadian history, this coin also features Michif, the official language of the Métis Nation. The event will take place at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg on October 22, 2019.

Where:	Fort Garry Hotel 7th Floor, Concert Hall 222 Broadway Winnipeg, MB
When:	Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Media and guest arrival: 10:00 a.m. Remarks and unveiling: 10:30 a.m.
Who:	Thomas Roche, Senior Director, Winnipeg Manufacturing, Royal Canadian Mint David Chartrand, President, Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) Clément Chartier, President, Métis National Council David Garneau, Coin Artist

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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mint

Alex Reeves, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Royal Canadian Mint, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]; Graeme Houssin, Communication Specialist, Manitoba Métis Federation, Telephone: [phone], [email protected]

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