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Taanishi!
Welcome to the April edition of the Lethbridge & Area Métis Association newsletter!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making our community vibrant and welcoming.

We hope to see you at our next event!
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Our office is open:

Monday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday - Appt Only
Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday - Appt Only
Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
To reach us outside of office hours, please contact info@lethbridgemetis.com
*Note: these hours are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances*
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With so many rich community events on the horizon, we are always on the look out for volunteers. Your participation and enthusiasm continue to make our community strong and united.
If you are interested in being added to the volunteer list, please click the link provided to share a few details about how you would like to participate
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Cultural Programming Opportunities
Do you have cultural knowledge or traditional skills you could share?
Moccasin making, beading, music, art, sewing, storytelling ...
We would love to hear from you!
You don't have to be an Expert to share your knowledge and skills.
Facilitation support is available to assist Knowledge Keepers in sharing and preserving our history.
If you are interested in hosting a workshop or joining the culture committee please contact us at:
info@lethbridgemetis.com or
(403) 328-7828.
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Culture Committee
The culture committee meets monthly to discuss ongoing programs. If you would like to join the culture committee please contact the office, or filling out the form below!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement!
| | March Upcoming Events and Information | | |
Garrett Delorme and Monique Giroux are co-hosting a casual Métis Fiddle Group that gathers for music, stories, and laughter. This month, Garrett will host on the second Sunday, April 12th, at 1035 Canyon Blvd W, and Monique will host on the third Sunday, April 19th, at 718 17th St S. Both sessions run from 2:00 PM to around 4:00 PM.
Come share in the joy of fiddle music — all are welcome!
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Métis Seniors Tea – April 10th

Join us at our office from 1:00PM–3:00PM on Friday April 10th, for a warm, welcoming afternoon of visiting, refreshments, and community connection.
We will be hosting our Senior's Tea on the 2nd Friday of each month moving forward, so mark your calendars!
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Craft Night - Drop In

This month we are pleased to offer programming with childcare available! We have a dedicated and certified child care staff member to engage your children in age appropriate cultural craft activities in a separate space in our building to give parents time to work on their own crafts. Children are also welcome in the main boardroom under direct parent supervision.
For April, there will be no expert craft instruction, but you are welcome to bring whatever you're working on at home, whether it be painting, weaving, sewing, beading etc. and join our circle of crafty Michif Makers.
We will be in our main office boardroom with snacks and good company from 5:00-7:30 PM.
If you are bringing children/youth, please register using the button below and we will contact you with further details. If you are an adult coming to craft with us, just drop in anytime.
NOTE: Main doors will be locked, call for entry: 403-328-7828 OR 587-821-7482
| | Join our Moose Hair Tufting Workshop with a skilled instructor. This event is perfect if you’re curious about this unique Indigenous craft. We’ll dive into basic techniques, share tips, and have fun creating simple tufted designs using dyed moose/caribou hair. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! Ages 12+, LAMA members only, limited spots available. | | | |
Freshwater 101 - Freshwater Conservation Canada
This is the second session in our series of training for our community members on freshwater, fish habitat, and basic environmental assessment issues with experts from The University of Calgary and Freshwater Conservation Canada. We held our first session in March and look forward to continuing this important work. In building our capacity to advocate for local environmental concerns, we become stronger, together. Honorarium available for participating LAMA members.

Please inquire with us by phone or email to learn more or to sign up for the next session.
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Free PAL Course for LAMA Members – April 25
Lethbridge and Area Métis Association is offering a free full‑day Canadian Firearms Safety Course (PAL Course) for members ages 12 and up on April 25.
A refundable $50 deposit is required to reserve a spot.
Participants will complete both a written exam and a practical handling test to qualify for certification. Youth 12–17 may use the course toward a Minor’s Permit.
This opportunity is open to LAMA members only. Anyone under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian. For membership questions, please contact the LAMA office at 403‑328‑7828. Non-members or those missing paperwork will be removed from the course.

Registration is required - Waitlist Only

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Sunnyside School
A huge thank you to Sunnyside School and The Consortium for welcoming us to their Indigenous Day to share about Metis culture! The kids were so polite and inquisitive, we always love visiting schools and interacting with the children. On this day the kids learned about Metis history, food, music, dot art, storytelling and more!
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We genuinely love catching up with our seniors! This little crew of ours is always growing, always welcoming, and always up for good company. This month we played crib and ate green snacks in light of St. Patrick's Day. Some of our group also tried their hand at Dot Art this month.
Sa si boon (good job)!!
If you’ve been thinking about coming out, take this as your gentle nudge. We’d be so happy to have you at the next one! We meet monthly on the 2nd Friday.
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Dot Art with Southern Alberta Ethnic Association
| | It is a pleasure to share our culture with the community. We appreciate organizations who reach out and collaborate with us on these cultural initiatives. This was a lovely evening of painting, bannock, tea and connection. Thank you for coming out and sharing your artistic talents with us! | | | | Our dedicated group of staff, Elders, Council, and special guest community members came together to create our unique capotes in March. We are blessed to have such a talented group. We hope to host another capote workshop for our community members in the near future! Let us know if you are interested in learning to make a capote or if you want to help us host this intensive program. | | This month our youth learned about the contemporary northern art form of using fish scales as a medium. Fish Scale Art centres around the Indigenous principle of "tip to tail" harvesting. We do not waste what we harvest and we use all the gifts that an animal has provided. Our group created some beautiful designs! Sa si boon! | | Community Events and Resources | | |
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Grassroot youth groups/collectives (comprised of Indigenous youth ages 15-29) are eligible to apply for funding to support community programs and projects while receiving innovative mentorship, training and capacity-building opportunities. Funding will be provided to projects/groups that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth.
This program aims to support Indigenous youth to take ownership over the wellness of their peers and community.
Interested in applying?
Before applying, please read through the program description and eligibility requirements for the Funding Streams below. Creation runs multiple funding streams per year. Creation is led by an Advisory Circle of 20 Indigenous youth.
APRIL INTAKE (APRIL 1 – APRIL 30, 2026)
Let us know if you want support with your Metis Youth Initiative Idea, we would love to help you get your project off the ground.
| If you are interested in attending THAA in June 2026 please contact our office as we have some limited funding available to support registration and travel costs for our membership. | | |
Our council is here to serve and support you. Please reach out with any questions or concerns to info@lethbridgemetis.com
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