This Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque was erected in October 1995 on the south side of the Legislative Building south of Assiniboine Avenue. It commemorates the life of early Red River Settlement missionary and leader Father Nöel-Joseph Ritchot (1825-1905).
Nöel-Joseph Ritchot commemorative plaque (September 2018)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88277, W97.14617
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Manitoba Plaques for Persons, Events and Sites of National Historic Significance
“Father Noel-Joseph Ritchot commemorated,” Parks Canada news release, 2 October 1995.
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
We thank Norm Larsen and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 14 August 2020
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