Edmonton and Area Métis Week Events Monday, November 13: Alberta Métis Week Events November 13 to 18, 2017 Seventh Annual Louis Riel Commemorative Walk In honour of Louis Riel, the 6.6 km walk to St. Margaret s Church signifies the procession made by Riel s family, community and Métis soldiers to Riel s funeral. The Walk begins at 10:00 am followed by a commemorative service at St. Margaret s Church, located at 51442 Range Road 203, Sherwood Park. Lunch will be at the Deville-North Cooking Lake Hall, 21033 Wye Road, Sherwood Park. For more information, call 780-455-2200 or toll-free at 1-800-252-7553. Tuesday, November 14: Métis Urban Housing Corporation (MUHC) Open House Join the MUHC Open House to learn about the various programs and services they provide for the community. Time/location: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 11923-121 A Street in Edmonton. For more information, please contact 780-452-6440. Veterans and Seniors Tea All Métis Veterans and Seniors are welcomed to enjoy an afternoon of tea, coffee and light snacks. The event is proudly hosted by the Métis Nation of Alberta. Time/Location: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 11738 Kingsway Avenue in Edmonton. For more information, call 780-455-2200 or toll-free at 1-800-252-7553. Wednesday, November 15: Métis Week 2017 Proclamation and Métis flag Raising Ceremony The MNA and the City of Edmonton will host a proclamation and Métis flag raising ceremony in honour of Métis Week. Time/location: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton. A light lunch and entertainment will follow the ceremony. For more information, please contact 780-455-2200 or toll-free at 1-800-252-7553. Special Presentation: Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the Métis Nation A collaboration between the Edmonton Public Library, Archives Canada, the University of Alberta and the Métis Nation of Alberta in a showcase presentation of Métis history in Canada. Time/Location: 6:30 pm at the University of Alberta Enterprise Square in the temporary Edmonton Public Library located at 10230 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton. Page 1 of 5
Light snacks will be provided. Honourable Louis Riel Commemorative Ceremony A tribute to Honourable Louis Riel that commemorates the date of his passing, November 16 th. Time/location: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Alberta Legislature Building at 10800-97 Avenue NW in Edmonton. For more information, please contact 780-455-2200 or toll-free at 1-800-252-7553. Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Open House Time/location: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the MNA Provincial Office, 11738 Kingsway Avenue in Edmonton. Also cast your vote in the MNA Youth Art Contest. Métis Health & Wellness Pop Up Clinics A range of free health services will be on location for citizen access and use. Time/location: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, MNA Provincial Office, 11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton. High Level Bridge Lighting Edmonton s High Level Bridge will be lit in white and blue after sunset to represent Métis colours and to celebrate Métis Week. Friday, November 17: Métis Health & Wellness Pop Up Clinics (Continued from November 16 th ) A range of free health services will be on location for citizen access and use. Time/location: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, MNA Provincial Office, 11738 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton. Also cast your vote in the MNA Youth Art Contest. 2017 Métis Week Gala: Celebrating 35 Years of Métis Urban Housing Corporation (MUHC) Join MUHC and the MNA for an evening of entertainment, dinner and celebrating the Métis community. Time/location: 5:30 pm doors open for cocktails, Enoch Grand Ballroom, River Cree Casino & Resort, 300 East Lapotac Boulevard in Enoch. Tickets are available for purchase through the Métis Urban Housing Corporation. For more information or to purchase gala tickets, please telephone 780-452-6440. Unveiling of the Rupertsland Reading Room Plaque Time/location: 1:00 pm 3:00 pm at MacEwan University, 10700-104 Avenue NW Edmonton. For more information, call 780-455-2200 or toll-free at 1-800-252-7553 Page 2 of 5
Calgary and Area Métis Week Events Monday, November 13: Métis Flag Raising Ceremonies This event is scheduled for 9:00 am at Calgary City Hall, located at 7 Avenue SW and 800 Macleod Trail in Calgary Gathering to follow at the MNA Region 3 office located at 1415-28 Street NE in Calgary A light lunch will be served following the flag raising ceremony. For more information, please contact the MNA Region 3 Office at 403-569-8800 or toll-free at 1-800-267-5844 Tuesday, November 14: Rupertsland Institute Métis Student Mixer Time/Location: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the SAIT Campus, Chinook Lodge (NN108), Senator Burns Building, 1301-16 Avenue NW, Calgary. Métis Calgary Family Services Open House The open house is scheduled from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Native Network located at 19 Erinwoods Drive SE in Calgary For more information, please telephone 403-270-7379. Wednesday, November 15: Rupertsland Institute Métis Student Mixer Time/Location: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt Royal Gate SW in Calgary. Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary Open House Time/location: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, located at 101-427-51 Avenue SE in Calgary For more information, please telephone 403-270-7379 Fruit and Bannock Sale In recognition of National Child Day on November 20 th, the Métis Child Family Services (Calgary), Kemama Nnanik and the Medicine Wheel Early Learning Centre is hosting a fundraiser for the MNA Region 3 Children s Christmas party. To order your bagged lunch at $6.00 each or for more information, please call 403-240-4642 at extension 0, or email your order to mail@mcfs.ca. Lunches will be delivered between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Business Mixer Business Mixer is proudly sponsored by Apeetogosan Métis Development Inc. Time/location: 6:00 pm at the Coast Plaza Hotel, located at 1316-33 Street NE in Calgary. To RSVP or for more information, please contact MNAA Region 3 by telephone at 403-569-8800. Page 3 of 5
Friday, November 17: Seniors Supper MNA Region 3 is proud to host the 22nd Annual Seniors Supper. Time/location: 5:30 pm at the Coast Plaza Hotel, located at 1316-33 Street NE in Calgary. This event is by reservation only and is free to all seniors over 55 years of age To confirm your attendance, contact the Region 3 office at 403-569-8800. Saturday, November 18: Fun Day Prizes, contests and fun for the whole family! The Fun Day event includes a free lunch, laughing, jigging, story-telling, moose calling contests and prizes, face painting and balloons. Time/location: 11:00 am at the Albert Park Community Hall, 1310 28 Street SE in Calgary. For more information, please contact the MNA Region 3 office at telephone 403-569-8800 Traditional Métis Supper and Dance Following the Fun Day activities, there will be a Traditional Métis Supper and Dance. Time/location: 6:00 pm at the Albert Park Community Hall, 1310 28 Street SE in Calgary. Admission is $12.00 with entertainment provided by Dean Malcolm and Friends For more information, please contact the MNA Region 3 office at 403-569-8800 Rural Alberta Métis Week Events listing on following page Page 4 of 5
Rural Alberta Métis Week Events MNA Region 2 Open House Time/location: 12:00 pm at the Region 2 Office, 5102-51 Street in Bonnyville. Stew and Bannock served at 12:00 pm, with entertainment to follow the lunch. There will be a special unveiling of the new Region 2 Elders and Members Wall. For more information, please contact the MNA Region 2 office at 780-826-7483. Rupertsland Institute Métis Training to Employment Services (MTES) Open House Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Locations: All MTES locations in Alberta Friday, November 17: MNA Region 5 Open House Open house and feast proudly hosted by MNA Region 5. Stew and Bannock served at 12:00 pm, with entertainment to follow the lunch. Time/location: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Region 5 Office, 353 Main street north in Slave Lake. MNA Region 5 Crib Tournament Tournament proudly hosted by MNA Region 5. Time/location: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the Region 5 Office, 353 Main street north in Slave Lake. MNA Region 5 Evening Dance Evening Dance proudly hosted by MNA Region 5. Time/location: 9:00 pm to 2:00 am at the Métis Centre (formerly known as the Northern Lakes College Faust Campus) at #3-3 rd Avenue SW in Faust. Entertainment provided by Nathan Cunningham. Page 5 of 5