Taanishi!


Welcome to the May edition of the Lethbridge & Area Métis Association's 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!

Highlights

Volunteer Sign up

Elder Spotlight

Upcoming Community Events

March at a Glance

Cooking Corner


Our office is open:



MON 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

TUE 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

WED 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

THU 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM

FRI 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.
Sign Up to Volunteer

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!

Elder Spotlight

Dr. Lloyd Cavers

Tanshi! I am honoured to be an Elder with the Lethbridge and Area Métis Association. I am originally from Manitoba and am a Red River Michif, now residing in Lethbridge. Southern Alberta is my home, where I have worked with people from east to west. Along with others, I am dedicated to bringing the best possible service for Métis families.

There are two things that I like most about my role as an Elder. First, I enjoy working with such a great group of people, who are committed and dedicated to bringing the best services to our Métis of all ages. Their dedication is inspiring. Second, I am a teacher and a committed learner and as an Elder and Knowledge Keeper I get to learn as well as teach. After many years as a Superintendant of schools with a focus on student learning and leadership, I get to visit classrooms again!


"Whatever knowledge I have, I will share"


Personal learning and watching others learn brings satisfaction. Now, in my 80's, I know I have learned many lessons, but fear that wisdom still eludes me. I do know that I don't know much more than I know!

Dr. Cavers is a valued member of our community and we appreciate all the work he has done, and continues to do to promote Métis visibility and culture. Maarsii to you Lloyd!


The wisdom of our Elders is the light that guides the way, in their years they hold the stories of yesterday and the seeds of tomorrow.

Upcoming Community Events

Keep an eye on our social media page for location and time for this exclusive show for our Métis community! Register early, space is very limited!
Register Here

Let's Get Fiddling!

A causal Métis Fiddle Group comes together for music, stories and laughter every second Sunday in West Lethbridge, hosted by Garret Delorme


Please note, there will be NO gathering on Sunday May 11 in respect for Mother's Day. We hope you can spend the day honouring women and mothers in your life. On May 25 the Delorme's welcome attendees to stay for a celebratory BBQ after the fiddle session.


When: May 25

Where:1035 Canyon Boulevard West, Lethbridge

When: from 2-3:30pm + BBQ


Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy Traditional Métis Music, History, and Stories while making friendships and connections.



Join us in Solidarity as we Honour MMIW (Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women) on Red Dress Day, Monday May 5 from 7-9pm


The Lethbridge & Area Métis Association would like to welcome our community to gather at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association from 7-8pm for a Tea & Talk on the history and importance of the Canadian Initiative of Red Dress Day.


Complimentary Tea & Coffee and Cultural Snacks provided.


We will end the evening with a Community Walk through the river valley (meeting at the Fort) at Sunset. Please wear comfortable footwear for a gentle walk around the Fort.


Red & Black Attire are recommended for the event.


Everyone is Welcome but space is Limited! Please Reserve Tickets

Register

This month we will be offering a chance to create a beautiful beaded broche with Kelly from Chinook Winds Beading. Space is limited. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for a chance to register coming soon!

(Métis) Introductory Language Course (Spring 2025)

Check out this FREE online course of Introductory Michif

6 Week Session (5 Weeks remaining!)


Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the rich Métis heritage and acquire fundamental Michif language skills.

Led by a traditional Michif speaker Marie Schoenthal, this workshop promises an immersive experience that celebrates and preserves Métis culture.


Lethbridge and Area Métis Association are pleased to offer an IN-PERSON (group) option at our office (Suite 1:32 909 3 ave N) for anyone who wishes to participate in a supportive group setting where we can learn and practice together.



If you would like to participate in a small group setting

please email info@lethbridgemetis.com to register.


Virtual (Individual) Registration 


Land Stewardship Opportunity


Do you use the land around Southern Alberta for harvesting, hunting, trapping, or other traditional land uses? We want to hear from you! LAMA is collecting information on contemporary usage of the land for the purpose of environmental conservation and protection. Understanding how our people use the land can help us to advise government and other policy makers on how to best protect lands and resources for generations to come.

If you are interested in sharing your experiences with contemporary land usage, please sign up below and we will contact you when we schedule a group session.
Sign up

LAMA is making a video about what it means to be Metis! Check out the form to share your ideas or let us know if you want to be a part of the production.
Submission Form
 
 

Other Events: Events & Programs by other Organizations


About the Pitch



Pow Wow Pitch is a pitch competition for Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island to shine the spotlight on pow wow vendors, artists, business builders and innovators from all backgrounds and industries, whether just starting or looking to grow to the next level.


This year, hundreds of Indigenous entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses online and in person for a chance to win cash prizes ranging from $500 to $25,000, with a total of $100,000 in cash prizes to give away!


Your Pow Wow Pitch journey begins with a 1-Minute Pitch.
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Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime


The death or disappearance of a child is devastating and can leave parents unable to work. If you are a parent or legal guardian who consider to/or have taken time away from work and suffered a loss of income to cope with the death or disappearance of your child or children, you may be eligible for federal income support.


The benefit provides eligible parents with payments of $500 per week, paid every 2 weeks, for a maximum of 35 weeks over a period of 3 years.


You can decide to stop receiving the benefit at any time and restart receipt of the benefit at a later date within the 3 years following the incident.


You can share the weeks with other eligible recipients.
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April at a Glance

On April 13 we joined at Helen Schuler Nature Centre to learn about at risk birds and threats to our grassland habitat. Our friends learned how to introduce ourselves in Michif and some bird and plant names in Michif as well. It was a beautiful spring day to get outside and connect with our community!


We travelled to Claresholm to work with some lovely students and staff. Dr. Lloyd Cavers and Garrett Delorme joined Brittany to share Metis history, artifacts, culture, music and dance with our friends from Livingstone School Division. We are always grateful to help those who want to learn!


Kaa-wiichitoyaahk

(We help each other)

We had an excellent turnout for our Dreamcatcher and Yarn Doll workshop with Southern Alberta Ethnic Association's Building Bridges initiative. Everyone did such an amazing job with their crafts and we loved sharing a small piece of our culture with the community! Thank you to everyone to came out and supported the event!

Métis Cooking Corner

Baked Rabbit


INGREDIENTS:

  • Rabbit
  • Egg
  • Flour
  • Bread crumbs
  • Bacon drippings
  • Salt & Pepper



INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Cut Rabbit in pieces and place in pan of hot water to simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Remove, drain, and sprinkle meat with salt & pepper.
  • Dip in beaten egg, flour, and bread crumbs.
  • Place pieces on a well-greased pan & bake 30 minutes in a hot oven
  • Baste with Bacon drippings.
  • Arrange on a platter & pour thickened gravy made in the pan that the rabbit was baked in.


Free recipe courtesy of MetisMerch.com

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