Each year, Métis people across Canada pay tribute to the Right Honourable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony.
In addition to recognizing Louis Riel Day the Métis Nation of Alberta has declared November 12 to 16 as “Métis Week.”
Here is a list of the events you can look forward to:
Nov 12:
- Lac La Biche Métis Flag Raising Ceremony @10:30- Chili Lunch to follow in the Grill
- Cold Lake “Lunchtime Connections” @11:30
Nov 13:
Nov 14:
- Kikino Métis Settlement Community Stew and Bannock Lunch sponsored by Canadian Natural @11:30
- Cold Lake Campus Stew and Bannock Lunch sponsored by Canadian Natural @11:30
ALL WEEK:
Rock your Mocs- share your pictures for a chance to win!
Videos
Join Francis Dumais as he talks about the Métis life in this video.
The Métis traditions of hunting, trapping and fishing are a way of life that are still a big part of the Lavallee family. Kenny and Diane Lavallee have passed down this life to their children and grandchildren the same way it was passed down to Kenny from his father and mother.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.