December 7
Breaking the Silence – Empowering Métis Men and Boys: Edmonton
Namoyawak kakiyampknaw ka-maskowatisiwak napsisak ekwa napewak
‘We will no longer be quiet, and the boys and men will be strong.’
Share your thoughts about gender-based violence at our Edmonton Breaking the Silence- Empowering Men and Boys Gender-Based Violence Engagement.
Do you have concerns about gender-based violence in Alberta? Join us at one of the Justice Department’s engagement sessions to share your experiences, insights, and ideas for change.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government plays a pivotal role in representing Métis people across Alberta, championing their socio-economic and cultural interests while promoting self-reliance and self-determination. Although recent years have seen increased national attention on GBV affecting Indigenous women, there remains a pressing need to acknowledge and address the violence experienced by Métis men and boys. When such trauma is overlooked, its consequences ripple across families and communities—impacting not only men and boys but also women, children, and 2S+ people.
Breaking the Silence responds to this need by offering Métis-led, trauma-informed spaces for men and boys. These spaces enable sharing, resilience-building, and collective problem-solving, aligning with the National Action Plan to End GBV, specifically its pillars of supporting victims, survivors, and families, and preventing violence.
These gatherings create space for open dialogue, shared healing, and cultural connection around:
- The impacts of gender-based violence
- The loss of Indigenous men and boys
- The deep roots of intergenerational trauma
Breaking the Silence is a province-wide initiative that brings together the following Métis Albertans aged 18+:
- Métis men
- Survivors of gender-based violence
- Families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys (MMIMB)
- Gender-diverse individuals (2S+)
Edmonton, December 7, 2025
Lethbridge, February 21, 2026
Lac La Biche, February 28, 2026
Calgary, March 7, 2026
Grande Prairie, March 14, 2026
TO REGISTER, EMAIL JUSTICE@METIS.ORG TO RECEIVE A REGISTRATION FORM
Note: Limited spaces are available.
Come share your voice, your story, and your strength.
What is gender-based violence?
Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It includes physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse. These engagement sessions aim to raise awareness, gather input from Citizens, and support community-driven solutions.
Travel Support
If you have a financial barrier that would limit you from attending this session, please see the supports available below:
For those travelling to attend, we have limited hotel accommodations available if your journey is over 100 km. Please request upon registration.
Additionally, if travelling to attend would otherwise limit your participation, we are happy to provide travel support in the form of a $50 gas card if your journey is 50-99 km or a $100 gas card if your journey is over 100 km. Please request upon registration.
Questions? Connect with us at justice@metis.org