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Dear Citizens,
We are thankful to everyone who joined us at Alberta Métis Fest 2024 to celebrate our Métis culture, heritage, and community spirit. Over 3,000 Citizens and guests came together to enjoy music, dance, and delicious food, reflecting on our journey from the early days of our ancestors to the thriving communities we are today.
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This year's festival held special significance as we celebrated another year of progress and the inaugural year of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, highlighting our collective achievements and the strength of our self-government.
A special thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and performers for their tireless efforts that made this event a success. Read more from President Sandmaier here.
Warm regards,
President Sandmaier
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Veterans Photo At Métis Crossing During Alberta Métis Fest 2024
Seated Left - Right:
Chuck McBurney, Paul Bercier, John McDonald, Chuck Isaacs – AVSA, Lisa Wolfe – Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Chesley's Gordon, Trevor Pambrun, Don Langford, Westley Kopp, Shane LaFleur, Nicole Carragher.
Standing Rear, Left - Right
Keith Diakiw – Canadian Armed Forces, Vernon Hagen – RCMP
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Askîy Berry Health Community Monitor Program
Out picking berries?
Fill out our Berry Harvesting Trip form to help us learn how the plants we value are impacted by human activities, weather patterns, and climate change.
Have you already gone berry picking this year? If you remember the details, please fill out the forms!
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Draws will be held and all prizes distributed by December 2024.
To show our appreciation, all Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens who submit forms by November 30, 2024 will be entered into a draw for a $250 Cabela’s gift card.
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Help Protect Alberta's Fish And Their Habitat
We’re keeping tabs on Alberta’s fish so they can be enjoyed by future generations.
Help us monitor the species that are important to you by telling us about your fishing activities, what you’re catching, how the fish taste, and more.
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Help Protect Alberta's Fish And Their Habitat
Are you looking for a new place to explore, connect with nature, or engage in land-use activities?
If so, our online tool is for you!
The Conservation Land Access Dashboard (CLAD) allows users to easily identify conservation sites that permit activities such as camping, traditional plant gathering, hunting, fishing, ATV, and horseback riding.
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Discover over 1,000 conservation lands near you.
Go to albertametis.com/CLAD to plan your next adventure today!
Note: CLAD provides summaries for each site and is not the primary source of information. Please confirm acceptable activities with managing organizations for sites you are interested in visiting before your trip.
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Sustainability Tip Of The Week
Gardening this summer?
Here are some tips to keep your garden pest-free without using pesticides!
- Put the right plant in the right place. Make sure you choose the right plants for your growing conditions. Click here to find the growing zone in your area!
- Choose pest-repellent plants to reduce pests in your garden.
- Create a diverse garden habitat. Plant more than one kind of plant in your garden to ensure that there is a balanced natural ecosystem.
- Attract natural predators such as birds and beneficial insects.
- Add compost to your soil to improve the quality and health of the soil, which ensures that plants grow healthy and strong.
- Prevent infestations by regularly washing your gardening tools, removing weeds before they go to seed, and properly disposing of all diseased or insect-infected plant litter.
- Add mulch to your garden. Mulch provides a layer of protection against insects and weeds, and it also keeps the soil moist and cool in the summer.
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We Are Here, And We Are Listening
Recovery journeys can be lonely paths to navigate. We have a community to help you along the way.
Connections in Recovery is designed as a safe space for individuals, friends, and family whose lives are affected by addiction.
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Join us every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to connect and build friendships in support and solidarity with each other’s recovery process.
In-person gatherings take place weekly with the added option to participate online via Zoom. Sharing circles featuring a special guest will occur on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
No registration is required.
Come down to the Youth Building (11821 – 123 Street), or join us online.
For more information about this program or if you need additional support, please contact health@metis.org.
NOTE: This weekly program will be changing venues in the coming weeks.
Starting July 2, weekly meetings will be held at the Métis Veteran’s Building, 12308 – 111 Avenue.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program
Are you looking to make a change in your nicotine use but aren’t sure where to go for support? We might be able to help you.
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is hosting a virtual info session on our Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) Program. This session will walk you through the steps required to enroll in the NRT Program.
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Our Community Prevention Practitioner, Kyla, will be available to answer your nicotine-related questions and will help you start your journey of change on the right foot.
Attendees who complete the info session and two additional meetings with our Community Prevention Practitioner will be eligible to enroll in the NRT Program and receive a $500 Alberta Blue Cross Benefits Card for Nicotine Replacement Therapies and Cessation Medications.
For more information, contact Kyla at KHachey@metis.org
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Yoga And Meditation Classes
Now online at a new time!
Centre yourself with breathwork, relaxation, and movement at our Weekly Yoga and Meditation classes.
Wednesday
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Zoom
For more information, contact health@metis.org.
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Health Research Opportunities
Share your voice and perspective on improving health research and services for Métis people.
Our Health Research Partners are inviting Citizens to participate in the following studies:
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Gear Up For School
Apply now for the 2024/2025 Gear Up for School program.
If you have any inquiries about the program or need assistance with the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to a member of the CFS Early Years Team at CFSEarlyYears@metis.org or give us a call at 780-455-2200.
We're here to help!
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Your Voice Matters!
Participate in our Engagement Survey to shape the future of EPCOR’s City of Edmonton Transmission Reinforcement (CETR) Project.
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has identified a need to reinforce the electric system in northeast Edmonton and replace the aging infrastructure.
Your input will help the Otipemisiwak Métis Government ensure Métis voices and views are represented. Your insights will directly impact the future of this project.
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The CETR Project is a proposed project to build two new transmission lines and a new substation, as well as remove older infrastructure.
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5th Annual Marlene Lanz Golf Tournament - September 13, 2024
The Marlene Lanz Memorial Golf Tournament is an opportunity for golf enthusiasts to come together and pay tribute to an extraordinary woman who left a lasting mark on the Métis community.
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The tournament celebrates Marlene's life, her love for Métis culture and her unwavering commitment to helping others. This one-day event is filled with fun, competition, and a sense of community.
Funds raised will support the Marlene Lanz Scholarship Fund and cultural events in the Districts of Battle River Territory.
For more information, please contact:
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Métis Culture Days at
Lake Louise
We're heading out July 5, 6, and 7 to bring Métis Culture to Lake Louise!
Each day will be filled with lots of fun and free Métis cultural activities. We hope you'll plan on joining us for all the fun! (No registration required.)
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Dear Citizens of Athabasca Landing District 20
We are moving forward positively in District 20 and have many exciting developments to share, such as an Intern Board has been selected and we have filed for incorporation and are waiting for a response.
With over a thousand Citizens in our District, there are so many great things we can accomplish.
We will be having a meet and greet soon. I would like to get to know our Citizens, their interests, claims, and concerns, and keep everyone up to date on District community events.
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For programs and services, including registration and harvesting, please go to albertametis.com.
MNA Citizens in Athabasca District 20, please reach out to your nearest office: Smith area can reach out to the Slave Lake Regional Office for information, and Lac la Biche Citizens can reach out to the Lac la Biche Regional Office.
If you require help finding an office close to you, please reach out to me at:
jtremblay@metis.org
Provincial Office: 780-455-2200 ext. 257
Please sign the Petition that was in the June 1st Voyageur Voice for the recent Parole Board Of Canada decision regarding Roger Bilodeau Day Parole. Let’s help the families of Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal receive some justice.
We have an amazing government team, consisting of both young and old. Our future is bright. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns.
I would like to thank all our Citizens for being patient. There is more to share, we are still working on self-government, and once we get there, we will be able to achieve greater things.
Thank you from your District Citizen Representative,
Joseph Tremblay
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