Kelowna Métis Youth

03/09/2026

Join us for our next beading circle tonight March 9th at the Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
The Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center is at 1580
Bernard Ave. Parking is located at the back of the building.
To get to the parking lot, you must approach via Elm street.
The craft & beading circle is open to anyone to join. This is a family friendly event and people of all ages including kids are welcome!
Supplies will be provided for participants to create their own beaded pins. All skill levels are welcome - if you’ve never beaded before and will need some support to get started, the event organizers will be happy to share their tips and techniques with you. You are also welcome to bring your own.
We hope to see you there!

02/16/2026

There are still spots remaining for our Michif Language Celebration this Saturday February 21st with Samson LaMontagne and Elder Tom McCallum.

We are now opening tickets for anyone to join us for this special event and celebration of Métis language, culture, and community.

Please register

Join us as we celebrate the students who completed the Northern Michif Language courses with Samson LaMontagne and Elder Tom McCallum.
Enjoy bannock and stew, jigging with Fergus Dalton, and fiddle tunes by Victor Ukrainetz— an afternoon celebrating Michif language, music, and community.
📅 February 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Mamawapowin
Tickets $10 — Kids attend free! Students of the Michif Language courses attend free.
This MNBC-sponsored event is open to MNBC Citizens, self-identified Metis, and those who attended the Michif Language courses.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/michif-language-celebration-event?mc_cid=f358245f67&mc_eid=UNIQID

02/13/2026

Join us as we celebrate our language, culture and the students who completed the Northern Michif Language courses with Samson LaMontagne and Elder Tom McCallum.
Enjoy bannock and stew, jigging with Fergus Dalton, and fiddle tunes by Victor Ukrainetz— an afternoon celebrating Michif language, music, and community.
📅 February 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Mamawapowin
Tickets $10 — Kids attend free! Students of the Michif Language courses attend free.
This MNBC-sponsored event is open to MNBC Citizens and those who attended the Michif Language courses.

RSVP HERE
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/michif-language-celebration-event

01/22/2026

Join us for our next beading circle tonight Thursday January 22nd at the Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
The Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center is at 1580
Bernard Ave. Parking is located at the back of the building.
To get to the parking lot, you must approach via Elm street.

The craft & beading circle is open to anyone to join. This is a family friendly event and people of all ages including kids are welcome!

Supplies will be provided for participants to create their own beaded pins. All skill levels are welcome - if you’ve never beaded before and will need some support to get started, the event organizers will be happy to share their tips and techniques with you. You are also welcome to bring your own.

We hope to see you there!

01/22/2026

Our next round of Northern Michif Language Classes is happening Thursday evenings. You can still join if you missed the first one.

Join us tonight with

This is a four week series open to anyone to join.
Classes 6:30-7:30pm

In person, 6:00-8:00pm for some time to socialize with other community members and enjoy snacks.

In person classes are at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in the Art Studio Room, in Kelowna, 421 Cawston Ave

or online via zoom
https://zoom.us/j/91226436935?
pwd=VqFdFr3SxNjYkdTVU89XNDIVhNfHX7.1

Please pre-register by e-mailing [email protected]

01/11/2026

Join us for our next beading circle on Monday January 12th the Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
The Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Center is at 1580
Bernard Ave. Parking is located at the back of the building.
To get to the parking lot, you must approach via Elm street.

The craft & beading circle is open to anyone to join. This is a family friendly event and people of all ages including kids are welcome!

Supplies will be provided for participants to create their own beaded pins. All skill levels are welcome - if you’ve never beaded before and will need some support to get started, the event organizers will be happy to share their tips and techniques with you. You are also welcome to bring your own.

We hope to see you there!

01/09/2026

Our next round of Northern Michif Language Classes is starting next Thursday January 15th with

This is a four week series open to anyone to join.

Classes 6:30-7:30pm

In person, 6:00-8:00pm for some time to socialize with other community members and enjoy snacks.

In person classes are at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in the Art Studio Room, in Kelowna, 421 Cawston Ave

or online via zoom

https://zoom.us/j/91226436935?pwd=VqFdFr3SxNjYkdTVU89XNDlVhNfHX7.1

Please pre-register by e-mailing [email protected]

12/07/2025

Please join us for the Kelowna Métis Association Christmas Party
Live Music, Lunch and Raffle

December 14th
11:00am-2:00pm at Mamawapowin 1580 Bernard Ave

Click this link for tickets:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/kma-christmas-party?mc_cid=428aa9aaeb

Please e-mail [email protected] if using a credit card, or financial hardships are barriers for you to purchase a ticket.

11/06/2025

Reminder classes start tonight! Online or in person.
See poster for details

10/02/2025

09/30/2025

Today, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025, marks the tenth anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation of Canada’s Final Report and 94 Calls to Action.
We take time today to thoughtfully acknowledge the deep pain and lasting trauma experienced by Métis, First Nation, and Inuit communities across Canada.
The history of residential schools, where children were taken from their families, culture, and language, continues to leave a lasting impact on generations. The Métis are often described as the « forgotten people » in this history, especially when it comes to the residential school experience.
On this day, we honour the survivors, remember those who never returned home, and recognize the strength and resilience of our ancestors who faced immense hardship.
This day is not only about remembrance, but also about our shared responsibility to move forward with truth, justice, ano renewal. For the Métis People, reconciliation must be rooted in meaningful actions that restore what was taken.
As we unite in solidarity, we must also dedicate ourselves to learning, listening, and taking meaningful action toward healing.( )