November 7, 2024
LAC LA BICHE, AB – Portage College is celebrating Métis Week from November 12 to 16, commemorating the life and legacy of Métis leader Louis Riel and recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of the Métis people across Alberta and Canada.
The week’s events will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at the Lac La Biche campus, where the Métis flag will be proudly raised at 10:30 a.m. on November 12. Following the flag-raising, there will be a lunchtime gathering in the Portage Grill with chili, crafts, and jiggers at noon. This replaces the previously scheduled 5:00 p.m. event.
On November 13, the celebrations continue with a Métis flag-raising ceremony in St. Paul at 10:30 a.m., followed by a soup lunch.
On November 14, the Kikino Métis Settlement and Cold Lake campus will host Stew and Bannock Lunches at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Canadian Natural.
The week’s activities will conclude on November 15 with another Stew and Bannock Lunch at Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, also at 11:30 a.m.
Throughout Métis Week, everyone is invited to participate in “Rock Your Mocs” by sharing photos of their moccasins for a chance to win prizes. For a full schedule and event details, please visit the Portage College Indigenous Events page.
“Métis Week is a time for us to gather, celebrate, and learn about Métis culture and heritage,” says Nancy Broadbent, President and CEO of Portage College. “We invite everyone to join us in honouring these rich traditions that shape our community and our region.”
On November 14, the Kikino Métis Settlement and Cold Lake campus will host Stew and Bannock Lunches at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Canadian Natural.
The week’s activities will conclude on November 15 with another Stew and Bannock Lunch at Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement, also at 11:30 a.m.
Throughout Métis Week, everyone is invited to participate in “Rock Your Mocs” by sharing photos of their moccasins for a chance to win prizes. For a full schedule and event details, please visit the Portage College Indigenous Events page.
“Métis Week is a time for us to gather, celebrate, and learn about Métis culture and heritage,” says Nancy Broadbent, President and CEO of Portage College. “We invite everyone to join us in honouring these rich traditions that shape our community and our region.”
Join Portage College in celebrating Métis culture, history, and community with this week of meaningful events and activities.
For more information, please contact:
Portage College Communications
780-623-6671 or email
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.