Prime Minister Mark Carney laid a wreath at the grave of Louis Riel to mark the 140th anniversary of the Red River Métis leader's execution at a ceremony in Winnipeg on Sunday morning.

It's believed to be the first time a sitting prime minister has attended the annual commemoration ceremony, said Manitoba Métis Federation Housing Minister Will Goodon.

MMF President David Chartrand, the head of the Red River Métis' national government, said it was "something of great significance" that Carney was there to mourn at the St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery alongside dignitaries from the MMF, federal, provincial and municipal governments.

"Louis Riel would be so honoured and touched that the prime minister would come and give honours and respect to one of the greatest leaders this country has ev

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