Central Youth Night - Loom-Beaded Bookmarks
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Youth Building, 11821 - 123 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L0G7, Canada
Learn how to set up a beading loom, design your own patterns, and create a fully beaded bookmark from start to finish — all in one fun and creative workshop!
DATE: May 14th, 2025
TIME: 6 – 8 PM
LOCATION: Youth Building 11821 123 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5L 0G7
Registration is not required, but feel free to RSVP
Métis Youth ages 12-29 from any district are welcome to register and
attend with their friends and family!
Questions? Email Bailey at blohmann@metis.org or Rylee at rsargeant@metis.org
#ABMetisYouth #loombeading

Extended Registry Hours
2025-05-15 08:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 08:30 - 19:30 | Provincial Office, 11738 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, T5G 0X5, Canada

Registry Drive: Camrose
2025-05-15 15:30 - 19:30 | Camrose Recreation Centre, 4412 56 St, Camrose, Alberta, T4V 5K4, Canada

Métis Games Festival 2025
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | St. Francis High School, 877 Northmount Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2L 0A7, Canada
Join us for the Métis Games Festival!

We are thrilled to host the first-ever Métis Games Festival in Calgary, Alberta, on May 17 and 18, 2025, at St. Francis High School, 877 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB.
This exciting event will feature U14 & U16 basketball and volleyball competitions, and U10 & U12 dodgeball.
Plus, don’t miss out on our youth and adult team pickleball round robin!
Experience a Métis cultural gathering and a banquet on Friday evening. Registration includes free food as well as free hotels for non-local participants.
Participation in the games is open exclusively to Métis Citizens, with limited spots available. Each youth may only register for one sport. Don’t miss out—click the link to submit your application today!
For any questions please contact us at metisgames@metis.org

Registry Drive: Calgary
2025-05-20 15:30 - 19:30 | Dalhousie Community Association, 5432 Dalhart Road NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3A 1V6, Canada

Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: High Prairie May 20 – 22
2025-05-20 18:00 - 2025-05-22 21:00
Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: High Prairie May 20 – 22

Register Here
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Consultation Department wants to hear from our High Prairie-area women, youth (ages 16 to 29), and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens!
We want to better understand how we can help these groups connect with their Métis community and culture. Attend one of our engagements and share your thoughts as we travel throughout the province. Participants are eligible for an honorarium.

Join us in High Prairie:
Women: May 20, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Youth: May 21, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
2SLGBTQQIA+: May 22, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registry Drive: Morinville
2025-05-21 15:30 - 19:30 | Morinville Leisure Centre, 25126 SH 642 Sturgeon County, Morinville, Alberta, T0G, Canada

Together in Caregiving Conference
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Métis Crossing, 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake, Alberta, T0A 3C0, Canada
Registration Is Now Closed
An annual gathering dedicated to fostering support, connection, and cultural identity for Métis children and families
Through various activities and workshops, participants can learn about the Métis Family Resource Program, Children and Family Services and celebrate their distinct cultural identity, rich history, and vibrant community.

Bird Walks May 24 Edmonton
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00
Community Bird Walks – May 24 Edmonton

Walk alongside our feathered friends!
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Environment and Climate Change Department is pleased to announce another round of Community Bird Walks.
Embark on a beginner-friendly walk with Ariane Inman from Bird Dreams and learn how to listen for and spot birds. Over the course of three hours, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of birds, their ecological significance, and the lessons we can learn from them.
Register Now
Completion of this form does not guarantee attendance; our staff will follow up with confirmation and further details. Forms will be processed and waitlisted in the order that they are received.
For more information, please contact Jac Curry, Environment Coordinator, at environment@metis.org.

Plant Walks: May 24 Calgary
2025-05-24 09:00 - 12:00
Join Métis cultural educator Natalie Pepin on a guided walk to explore traditionally harvested plants. You will gain a deeper understanding of the plants around us, their cultural significance, and what we can learn from them.
Each walk lasts three hours and includes a mix of standing and sitting. Extra water will be available.
Families are welcome to join the walk. As this is a longer, listening-focused event, we encourage families to consider whether it will be a good fit for them.
Register here once sign-up opens on April 25.
For a full list of locations and dates, please visit albertametis.com/plant-walks.
Please bring the following items:

Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear.
Something to sit on.
A reusable water bottle or mug. Extra water will be available.

For more information, please contact Courtney Anderson at canderson@metis.org, or our general inbox at Environment@metis.org.

Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Fort Vermilion May 24 – 25
2025-05-24 18:00 - 2025-05-25 21:00
Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Fort Vermilion May 24 – 25

Register Here
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Consultation Department wants to hear from our Fort Vermilion-area women, youth (ages 16 to 29), and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens!
We want to better understand how we can help these groups connect with their Métis community and culture. Attend one of our engagements and share your thoughts as we travel throughout the province. Participants are eligible for an honorarium.
Join us in Fort Vermilion:
Women: May 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Youth: May 24, 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2SLGBTQQIA+: May 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Lethbridge May 24 – 25
2025-05-24 18:00 - 2025-05-25 21:00
Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Lethbridge May 24 – 25

Register Here
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Consultation Department wants to hear from our Lethbridge-area women, youth (ages 16 to 29), and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens!
We want to better understand how we can help these groups connect with their Métis community and culture. Attend one of our engagements and share your thoughts as we travel throughout the province. Participants are eligible for an honorarium.
Join us in Lethbridge:
Women: May 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Youth: May 24, 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2SLGBTQQIA+: May 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Plants Walks: May 25 Calgary
2025-05-25 09:00 - 12:00

Registry Drive: Drayton Valley
2025-05-27 15:30 - 19:30 | Ricochet Oil Corporation Aquatic Centre, 4700 West Valley Park Road, Drayton Valley, Canada

Navigating FASD Webinar: Lakeland Centre for FASD
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00
Join presenter Jamie Gehring for an inspiring and informative webinar as the Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) showcases its innovative programs that are changing lives across northeast Alberta.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sessions
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Info Session

Looking to make a change in your nicotine use but unsure where to go for support? We are here to help you.
Join us on Tuesday, May 27, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. for a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Info Session. This session will walk you through the steps required to enroll in the NRT Program.
Get your nicotine-related questions answered by our Community Prevention Practitioner, Kyla, who will help you begin your journey toward change on the right foot.
Attendees who complete the info session and two additional meetings with our Community Prevention Practitioner will be eligible to enroll in the NRT Program and receive a $500 Alberta Blue Cross Benefits Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies and Cessation Medications.
Info Session: Tuesday, May 27, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 1: Thursday, May 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 2: Tuesday, June 3, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Register by May 26. For more information, contact Kyla at KHachey@metis.org

Registry Drive: Ponoka
2025-05-28 15:30 - 19:30 | Hudson’s Green Nature & Activity Centre, 6210 61 St, Ponoka, Alberta, Canada

Registry Drive: Edmonton
2025-05-29 15:30 - 19:30 | Edmonton Public Library – Capilano, 9915-67 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sessions
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Info Session

Looking to make a change in your nicotine use but unsure where to go for support? We are here to help you.
Join us on Thursday, May 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. for a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Meeting 1.
Get your nicotine-related questions answered by our Community Prevention Practitioner, Kyla, who will help you begin your journey toward change on the right foot.
Attendees who complete the info session and two additional meetings with our Community Prevention Practitioner will be eligible to enroll in the NRT Program and receive a $500 Alberta Blue Cross Benefits Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies and Cessation Medications.
Info Session: Tuesday, May 27, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 1: Thursday, May 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 2: Tuesday, June 3, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Register by May 26. For more information, contact Kyla at KHachey@metis.org

Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Edmonton May 31
2025-05-31 | Delta Hotels South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Blvd. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5C2, Canada
Métis-Specific Cultural Safety in Healthcare

Share Your Voice on Métis Cultural Safety in Healthcare.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government and the University of Calgary want to hear from Métis Albertans about their knowledge, views, and experiences around cultural safety in healthcare.
If you identify as Métis, are at least 18 years of age, and wish to share your experiences, please sign up to attend one of our gatherings.
Participants will receive a $100 honorarium for their time, along with mileage reimbursement and accommodations for those travelling more than 50 kilometres from their home residence.
You are also welcome to sign up for telephone interviews if you wish to share your experience but prefer to be interviewed individually. Participants will receive a $50 honorarium for their time.
Register today and a project team member will be in touch to confirm your participation.
For more information about this project, please contact Christine Chateau at christine.chateau@ucalgary.ca

Registry Drive: Airdrie
2025-06-03 15:30 - 19:30 | Genesis Place, 800 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie, Alberta, T4A 2K9, Canada

Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sessions
2025-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Info Session

Looking to make a change in your nicotine use but unsure where to go for support? We are here to help you.
Join us on Tuesday, June 3, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. for a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program Meeting 2.
Get your nicotine-related questions answered by our Community Prevention Practitioner, Kyla, who will help you begin your journey toward change on the right foot.
Attendees who complete the info session and two additional meetings with our Community Prevention Practitioner will be eligible to enroll in the NRT Program and receive a $500 Alberta Blue Cross Benefits Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies and Cessation Medications.
Info Session: Tuesday, May 27, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 1: Thursday, May 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting 2: Tuesday, June 3, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Register by May 26. For more information, contact Kyla at KHachey@metis.org

Registry Drive: Lacombe
2025-06-04 15:30 - 19:30 | Lacombe Memorial Centre, 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe, Alberta, T4L 0B6, Canada

Registry Drive: Fort Vermilion
2025-06-04 15:30 - 19:30 | Fort Vermilion Community & Cultural Complex, 5001 44 Ave, Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Canada

Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Calgary June 4–6
2025-06-04 18:00 - 2025-06-06 21:00
Promoting & Increasing Cultural Safety: Calgary June 4–6

Register for Event
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Consultation Department wants to hear from our Calgary-area women, youth (ages 16 to 29), and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Citizens!
We aim to better understand how we can help these groups connect with their Métis community and culture. Join one of our engagement sessions and share your thoughts as we travel throughout the province. Participants are eligible for an honorarium.

Join us in Calgary:
Women: June 4, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Youth: June 5, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
2SLGBTQQIA+: June 6, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Registry Drive: Barrhead
2025-06-05 15:30 - 19:30 | Barrhead Regional Aquatic Centre, 5609 47 Street, Barrhead, Alberta, T7N 1A2, Canada

Cultural Safety in Healthcare: Calgary June 7
2025-06-07 | Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown, 209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0C6, Canada

Extended Registry Hours
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00 | MNA Provincial Head Office, 11738 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6W2K6, Canada
