Region 6 Metis Nation

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Children and Family Services is excited to share the Métis Culture Card Collection!

This bundle includes:

Series 4: Métis Games, Gatherings, and Celebrations - invite families to explore how Métis people come together to play, connect, and celebrate through games, jigging, bannock‑making, card games, and seasonal feasts.

Series 5: Métis on the Move- celebrate Métis history as travellers, guides, and helpers, learning about the York Boat, Red River Cart, and the teamwork and pride that still live in Métis communities today.

Designed for early learners, these engaging cards help families discover and celebrate Métis culture, history, and traditions together.

Eligibility:
- Reside in Alberta
- Be the legal guarding of a child aged 0-11
- Either the parent/guardian or child must be a registered Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen

Register now and bring Métis culture to life in your home!
https://albertametis.com/programs-services/children-family-services/culture-card-collection/

Program Note:
- If your family has already received Series 1–3, you will be able to request Series 4 & 5 to add to your Culture Card collection.
- If you are new to the program, you will be able to request Series 1–5 through the application process.

Questions? Contact: [email protected] | 780-455-2200

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

📢 Registration is OPEN for the 4th Annual MIYOOAYAAN Wellness Summit! 🌿✨
This summit provides a safe space for all Métis youth ages 12–29 to gather, build connections, participate in cultural workshops, and hear from inspirational keynote speakers and panelists.

🔗Registration Link: https://linktr.ee/ABMetisYouth (LINK IN BIO)

Please note: Registration will close Monday, September 7th at 11:59 PM (or when all spots filled!)

📅DATE/TIME:
Friday, October 2nd (Evening) & Saturday October 3rd (All day)
📍LOCATION: Stanley A. Milner Edmonton Public Library & Citadel Theatre, Edmonton, AB

QUESTIONS?
Email us at [email protected]

08/25/2026

📅TOMORROW at 7PM! This event is in Grande Prairie!

This is a Grande Prairie Métis District community engagement session to learn more about the Peace River Nuclear Power Project and discuss the potential opportunities and potential risks associated with the project.

The Session is an Opportunity to:
▪️ Learn more about the proposed project and its potential opportunities and potential risks.
▪️ Share your concerns, perspectives, and local knowledge to help inform consultation with Energy Alberta.
▪️ Help ensure Métis rights, traditional, activities, and land use are considered.

HARVESTERS & LAND USERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND
Harvesters, trappers, and Indigenous land users who are active in the Peace River/Grande Prairie areas are encouraged to attend & discuss any concerns regarding potential impacts to the exercise of their rights, traditional activities, & land use.

📅Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕐Time: 7:00 P.M. - 9:00P.M.
📍Location: GPFC: Kikinaw Outreach Space (10507 98 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB)
FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED: Stew & bannock - Coffee, tea, & water

Your Voice Matters! Together, we can ensure all perspectives are heard and considered.
Join us! Learn more. Ask questions. Share your perspective.

For more information, Call: 780-538-9333
Gas cards will be provided to travelling Métis Citizens.

08/25/2026

Healthy food, less stress, and zero cost to families. In partnership with Goodfood, the School Food Program is relaunching Nourishing Families today!

These easy-to-prepare meal kits include simple recipes and pre-portioned ingredients. They are delivered right to your home mid-September. Heading back to school is a stressful time for everyone in the family, but cooking together doesn’t have to be.

Families who have already received a meal-kit box from Goodfood can re-apply! Families who have not already received a box will be given priority to ensure no eligible family is left without!

Visit the Nourishing Families webpage and click on 'Click Here to Register!' http://albertametis.com/Nourishing-Families

08/21/2026

Check out our 📚 Michif Flashcards on Quizlet! Each card includes 🎧 audio from Dan to help with pronunciation, plus the English translation.

🗣️💬Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere!

Find the link in our bio (or head to https://linktr.ee/ABMetisYouth)

08/21/2026

We’re thrilled to share the news… the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s Children and Family Services is back again with our Connecting Through Culture Family Retreat this fall!

Join us at Métis Crossing, November 13–15, 2026, for an unforgettable harvesting-inspired family experience filled with culture, connection, and memories your family will treasure.

Registration opens September 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM!
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility:
• Applicants must be Alberta residents
• At least one family member must be an Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizen.
• At least one child aged 17 or younger.
• Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details about this meaningful opportunity, visit our website https://albertametis.com/programs-services/children-family-services/connecting-through-culture/