Taanishi!

Welcome to the December edition of the Lethbridge & Area Métis Association's newsletter! On behalf of the Staff and Council, we want to wish you all the best through this holiday season!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making our community vibrant and welcoming. We hope to see you at our next event!

Highlights

Volunteer Sign up

Meet our *New* Program Coordinator

Upcoming Community Events

November at a Glance

Our office is open:

Monday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

To reach us outside of office hours, please email info@lethbridgemetis.com

With so many rich community events on the horizon for 2025, 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 sign up below and provide us a few details about how you would like to participate.

Cultural Programming Opportunities

Do you have cultural knowledge or traditional skills you are interested in sharing? We would love to hear from you and connect you to Knowledge Seekers in the community. You don't have to be an Expert to share your knowledge and skills. Facilitation support is available to assist Knowledge Keepers in sharing our history with the community.

Culture Committee

The culture committee meets once per month to discuss ongoing programs and initiatives. If you would like to join the culture committee please let us know!

If you are interested in hosting a workshop or joining the culture committee please contact us at:

info@lethbridgemetis.com or (403) 328-7828.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement!

Meet Our New Team Member

Brittany Trembath-Deines

Program Coordinator

I am thrilled to join the Lethbridge & Area Métis Association as the new Program Coordinator, my passion for the community and active role in creating accessible and inclusive spaces will bring a new light to the organization. I have a background in Health/Wellness, Business, Events, and Community Programming for Youth. With a Multi-disciplinary Masters from the University of Lethbridge and as a local Métis business owner for over 14 years (Urban Beat Dance Studio), I have been honoured to receive the Community Leadership Award 2023 & 2022 and Truth and Reconciliation Award 2021.

I look forward to bridging community partnerships while creating vibrant programs and connecting with my Métis Heritage. In my spare time, you can find me making memories with my family, at the Dance Studio & Enjoying the Outdoors.

We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to Brittany's contributions!

Upcoming Community Events

Let's Get Fiddling!

A causal Métis Fiddle Group comes together for music and laughter every second Sunday in West Lethbridge.

In the spirit of the holidays, the next Fiddle session will be at The Good Samaritan Society West Highland Centre.

Where: 2687 Garry Drive West, Lethbridge

When: December 8 from 2-3 pm

Please bring your own Fiddle as no instruments are provided.

Holiday Hamper Nominations

Nominations are now OPEN for Holiday Food Hampers until Dec 6

This is an opportunity to help out a family in need.

Food hamper allocations are based on financial need, and amounts will depend on community donations received. All Successful nominees will be contacted. We are only able to continue this much-needed program with the generous help of our community member volunteers.

Maarsii, for all that you do.

Nomination Form

Drop In Tea / Holiday Crafting

We invite our members to join us to share some tea, hot chocolate, snacks, play some crib, do a craft or just relax and chat. We hope to see you there!

We ask crafters to please register ahead. (See below)

Drop in tea/snacks is free for all members, no registration required.

Holiday Hamper recipients are also encouraged to pick up their hampers at this time. You will be notified ahead of time if you are a hamper recipient.

Where: Family Ties Gathering Space (911 3 Ave N Lethbridge)

When: December 21 10:00-3:00

(drop in)

Join us for a Family Friendly Festive Workshop.

Enjoy some Hot Chocolate, Tea, Coffee & Good Company while we create

Traditional Wreaths and Holiday Cards.

FREE Supplies for Kids/Youth

$10 supply fee for Adults who wish to create.

Location: Family Ties Gathering Space (Across the Parking lot from the Metis Association Office).

When: Drop-In December 21 from 10-3pm

Please Register with the link below as Space is Limited

November at a Glance

National Indigenous Veterans Day Flag Raising & Metis Plaque Installation

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating National Indigenous Veterans Day. A special thank you to Elder Alice Bissonette for laying the wreath for our Metis Veterans at the Remembrance Day Parade and Service.

The City of Lethbridge completed the informational plaque installation at our flag on Métis Trail West!

A special Thank You to Carl Jerome (Out West Woodworks) for the beautiful artwork and design in the newly displayed Plaque under the Metis flag on Metis Trail. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out.

Flag Raising

at City Hall

We held our annual flag raising at Lethbridge City Hall on Nov 12 to commemorate Métis Week.

Notable contributions from Elder Alice Bissonette for her opening prayer, President Dr. Adam Browning for his poignant words, and the Honorable Mayor Hyggen for his time and continued support of Métis culture and identity in Lethbridge.

Thank you to all who attended, and to our little Métis who raised the flag!

Louis Riel Day Métis Kitchen Party

Thank You to everyone who joined us for the Louis Riel Kitchen Party.

We Celebrated with Live Music, Dancing, Food, Crafting and Sharing amongst friends.

Stay tuned for more casual Gatherings in 2025!

In case you missed it, check out this informative and educational Presentation

"Who Are The Metis" by our very own council member, Renee Ketcheson.

It is both interactive and enjoyable for all ages.

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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