Métis Nation Local 492

03/30/2026

NEW Parks Pass hang tags available April 1!

As part of the Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program and the Memorandum of Understanding signed between Parks Canada and the Métis Nation within Alberta, new Parks Pass hang tags will now be available for Citizens with registration opening April 1 at 9 a.m. These passes allow Citizens to enter numerous national parks across Alberta for free and replace the need for daily permits, so our Citizens no longer need to self-identify at gate entrances.
Passes should arrive within one month of the application date. As the previous passes expire on March 31, Citizens can still present their Citizenship card at the entry gate or kiosk to receive a free daily entry permit until their new hang tag arrives.

To apply and learn more, visit AlbertaMetis.com/Parks-Pass.

03/27/2026

We are moving the New page is Otipemisiwak Metis District 3

03/25/2026

She's back!!! Join Elder Joyce at Michif and make your own vest, wraparounds, or mitts!

This is class is scheduled over 4-days; April 11, 12, 25, and 26. You do not need to attend all 4-days but you do need to attend April 11 to get your project started. All materials provided unless you want to make a vest with leather and in that case, you will need to provide your own. Additional details in the poster.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vests-moccasins-or-mittens-with-elder-joyce-tickets-1985872573325?aff=oddtdtcreator

There will be an Eventbrite fee added to the class cost.

03/25/2026

Want to create a sanctuary for your local pollinators? Come join our Gardening for Pollinators Speaker Spotlight from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. MST on March 24!

This session will be led by Shelbey, a Métis gardener who was born and raised in Calgary. You’ll learn how to make a pollinator garden that suits your space, how to choose the right plants, and how to tend your garden with care. We’ll also cover how you can tackle common garden problems such as pests and invasive plants.

Register today at albertametis.com/speaker-spotlight-mar-2026. For more information, please reach out to [email protected]

03/25/2026

Calling all horse lovers! Join us on March 28 in Olds for a one-day Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) workshop designed specifically for Métis men aged 18 and above. Horses have a powerful way of communicating and can help people develop important life skills!

This unique workshop offers Métis men the opportunity to gain valuable insights about themselves, enhance their relational skills, and deepen their understanding of Métis cultural values. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Register here: https://albertametis.com/equine-assisted-workshop

03/25/2026

Our latest edition of the Voyageur Voice is out. Read it here!

Subscribe to the Métis Nation within Alberta's newsletter to get information on programs, services, and events straight to your inbox. albertametis.com/Voyageur-Voice

03/25/2026

Centre yourself with breathwork, relaxation, and movement at our Weekly Yoga and Meditation classes.

Join us every Wednesday on Zoom from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Click here to join: https://albertametis.com/yoga-online 

For more information, email [email protected].

03/24/2026

Forests are essential to life across the Métis Homeland.

On International Day of Forests, we recognize the importance of fostering healthy forest ecosystems, which sustain wildlife, store carbon, filter water, and support biodiversity across the Métis Homeland.

Forests provide food, medicine, materials, and economic opportunity for Métis communities. They are central to land-based knowledge systems that guide responsible stewardship.

Sustainable forestry and meaningful Indigenous involvement in land management are essential to ensuring forests remain healthy for future generations. Co-development and co-management are not optional. They are fundamental to advancing Métis rights and protecting the land.

On this International Day of the Forest, we encourage you to take some time to connect to the forest. Spending time connecting to the forest is not only a part of Métis culture but is shared by other cultures as well like the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing”). Forests are a place where all life is connected and feeling a part of that connection has proven health benefits including mental health and mood improvement; lowering stress; and potential boosts in immunity. Take some time to sit amongst the trees today instead of just “touching grass”.

03/24/2026

It is with deep sadness that the Otipemisiwak Metis Government acknowledges the passing of Marilyn Lizee. Marilyn was deeply committed to the Nation and dedicated many years of service to the Métis Nation of Alberta. She began her work as Assistant to President Audrey Poitras and later served in the Executive Office. She also served as Senior Cultural Chair on the Métis Nation of Alberta’s Cultural Committee.

Marilyn was also a key contributor to Métis culture and storytelling. She served as Editor and Afterword author of Stories of Métis Women, reflecting her lifelong commitment to honouring and uplifting Métis voices.

Marilyn’s passion for her culture, her strength as a Métis woman, and her unwavering dedication to community left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with her.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government extends its heartfelt condolences to Marilyn’s family, friends, and all those who knew and worked alongside her during this difficult time.

For information on the late Marilynn Lizee's funeral, please see
www.northernlightsfs.ca/obituaries/Marilyn-Lizee?obId=47837670

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

✨FREE CULTURAL COMMUNITY EVENT!✨

Hey Community!

UIVS is super excited to let everyone know - we'll be celebrating Indigenous Languages Day with Elder Linda Ophus down at the Cronquist Tea House for an evening of learning basic conversational Cree!

This event is free to attend and is open to everyone of all ages, levels of Cree experience, and backgrounds! Light refreshments will be provided at no cost as well.

For more information, please feel welcome to contact our UIVS office team by phone (403-505-4049) or email: [email protected]