The Canadian province of Manitoba has an idiosyncratic annual holiday cleped Louis Riel Day. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February, and honors the life of Louis Riel, a politician who was known to represent the interests of the Métis. The holiday is meant as an endeavor to give families in Manitoba a chance to take a short break to enjoy some time together. It is also considered as an opportunity to acquire further knowledge apropos the culture, language, and heritage of the Métis.