Sports and Recreation Grant Online Portal
We are pleased to announce the re-opening of our sports and recreation grant and our brand-new ONLINE PORTAL!
The online portal will open on MONDAY, November 18 at 9 a.m.
This program is designed to provide financial support for REGISTRATION and EQUIPMENT costs to Métis youth aged 5–17 participating in sports and recreational activities.
PROGRAMS
A variety of programs are run across the province, including cultural enrichment programming, life skills programming, and weekly youth groups for the Northern, Central, and Southern regions.
Occasional large-scale, province-wide events aim to bring together Métis youth from across Alberta.
Cultural Enrichment Programs
Our cultural enrichment programs are designed to provide a rich and immersive experience for Métis youth, fostering a strong sense of identity, appreciation, and pride in their Métis heritage.
- Fiddling Lessons
- Beading Workshops
- Finger Weaving Workshops
- Jigging Lessons
Life Skills Programs
These programs empower and equip Métis youth with the essential skills necessary for personal development, resilience, and success in various aspects of life.
Métis Youth Services
- Traditional Plant Guide Mail Out
- Embroidery Booklet PDF
- Finger Weaving Kits
- Beading and Embroidery Kits
Calgary & Area
Southern Youth Group
Life skills
Online Hunter Education
Edmonton & Area
Central Youth Group
Fun crafts and extra-curricular activities (including Métis cultural education, Edmonton-located field trips and recreational activities) plus learn important life-skills like mental health, goal-setting, budgeting, babysitting, cooking, healthy relationships, and more. Snacks and refreshments provided!
Sign upAnnual event
Alberta Métis Fest
Join us for two thrilling days filled with Métis culture and celebration including music performances Métis Jamboree and Living Fiddling Legends, Jigging Competitions, Artisan Market, and MUCH MORE!
More detailsCulture
Virtual Michif Classes
Learn Northern Michif with Dan Cardinal in this virtual class!
Learn michifCalgary & Area
Jigging Lessons
Beginner/intermediate jigging lessons, drop-in style for ages 12-29.
RegisterAnnual Event
Youth & Seniors Gathering
Connecting generations of Métis people from across the regions to build kinship and celebrate our culture. For youth ages 12-29 and seniors 60+.
See moreMEET OUR YOUTH COORDINATORS
Provincial Coordinators
Cara Paul
Emily Martin
Regional Coordinators
Kelsey Hordal
Virtual Youth Coordinator
Slave Lake, AB
Kristen Acuna
Southern Coordinator
Calgary, AB
QUESTIONS?
Contact our team at:
Phone: 780-455-2200 ext. 241
Email: youth@metis.org
Follow us @ABMetisYouth
