November 15 – 21

Even though our Métis Week commemorations look a little different this year, we’re still excited to share this time with you – virtually!

Digital content like videos and presentations, will be posted on MNA social channels daily. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to catch it all. Links to all content will be added to this page at the end of each day. Celebrate Métis Week from the comfort of your home and share the pride and culture with your friends and family, Métis or not.

Don’t forget to check out our Virtual Métis Market! Browse the wide selection of traditional and contemporary arts and projects made by Métis Artisans!

Sunday, November 15

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What’s On	Description
Mayoral Proclamation	Thank you Mayor Iveson for your proclamation speech to start Métis Week.
Riel’s Last Days	Commemorate Louis Riels’s last days and learn why we honour him with the Riel Walk with this video from the MNA Culture Team.
Giveaway Video from Youth	Welcome to Métis Week with the Youth Team as they announce a big giveaway.
High Level Bridge Lights	We’ll be posting pictures of the High Level Bridge in Edmonton being lit up white and blue to commemorate Métis Week 2020

Monday, November 16

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What’s On	Description
Keeping it Riel Special Episode	Join Emily and Bailey for a very special Louis Riel episode of your favorite podcast!
Commemorating Louis Riel	President Audrey Poitras tells us about Riel’s dream for self-government and the steps we’ve taken to get there.
Riel’s Soldiers	Go back in time to 1885 when Louis Riel’s provisional government was formed and the war against the Métis and the Canadian Government began.
Live Kitchen Party	Join the Youth Team’s Kitchen party, hosted by Brianna Lizotte & Colton Bear.
Region Five Events	Métis flag raising ceremony, Slave Lake.
Region Six Events	Flag raisings in Peace River and Grande Prairie, and open house in Manning.

Tuesday, November 17

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What’s On	Description
Community Info Hour	Watch this presentation from Children and Family Services about what the Métis Resource Worker can do for you.
Jigging tutorial	Let Luc and Jolene run you through the basic jigging steps and get you up on your feet!

Wednesday, November 18

Celebrating the Women of the Métis Nation

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What’s On	Description
A Story to Tell	Residential School Survivor Angie Crerar
Finger-weaving	Learn some basic finger-weaving techniques with Matt Hiltermann
Waltzing with the Angels	A Muriel Stanley Venne Project
The Rose	Celebrating Métis Women
She is Indigenous	A Campaign by Le Femme Michif Otipemisiwak

Thursday, November 19

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What’s On	Description
Métis Voices: Fishing Lake	Digital stories from Fishing Lake storytellers. Register now!
Indigenous Housing Panel	A discussion and Q & A with Métis Capital Housing Corporation. Register now!
Tea and Beading/Crafts	Check out this virtual group hangout on zoom with the Youth Team.

Friday, November 20

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What’s On	Description
Métis Flag Raising at Concordia University of Edmonton	Concordia University of Edmonton partnered with the Metis Nation of Alberta, the Métis Education Foundation, and Rupertsland Institute in 2018 to create an endowment fund for Métis students attending Concordia. President Audrey Poitras will be there to raise the flag. This event will be livestreamed.
Michif Lessons	Learn some Michif, the language of the Métis, with Skyblue on social media!
Screening of Riel’s Honour	Join us for this screening with the Edmonton Public Library, with post screening discussion with Harvesting Council and Craig Letendre. Register now!

Saturday, November 21

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What’s On	Description
Kookum Tales	Join Elder Doreen for some stories and tales from her childhood.

Youth Events for Métis Week

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Ongoing Throughout the Week

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Keep an eye out for these things through out Métis Week!

• Activity Cards from the Child and Family Services department
• Youth Art Contest voting open all Métis Week
• Métis youth highlights everyday with #TheFutureIs campaign
• Virtual Métis Market