Metis Nation of Alberta

Rooted in Home Community Gathering: Métis Older Adults’ Care Needs

Métis older adults and caregivers are invited to share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to help shape continuing care services for Métis communities, with a focus on supporting aging at home.

📍Calgary Session
Date: June 20
Venue: Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown, 209 4 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6

📍Edmonton Session
Date: June 27
Venue: Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2

Who can join?
• Métis individuals 65+
• Caregivers of Métis older adults aged 15+

Participant Support:
Participants will receive a $100 honorarium, with mileage reimbursement and accommodations available for those travelling over 50 km. A child-minding station will also be provided.

Telephone interviews (40–60 minutes) are available for those who prefer to participate individually and include a $50 honorarium.

Spots are limited. Register now:
AlbertaMetis.com/Rooted-in-Home-Gathering-2026

If you have any questions or require more information about the study, you may contact the Principal Investigator at the University of Alberta, Dr. Kaitlyn Tate, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, at [email protected].

This study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Health Research, University of Alberta: Rooted in Home: Survey development and exploration of Métis perspectives on the care needs of older adults when aging in their communities (Ethics ID: Pro00151054).

Métis District 11 Redwater Free Dental Clinic and Community Gathering

Join us for the Métis District 11 Redwater Free Dental Clinic and Community Gathering!

Come for an appointment, stay for community.

This event is about bringing our community together, improving health, and enjoying quality time with neighbours and friends.

Event Details:
Date: July 6 – 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Pembina Place, 4944 53 St, Redwater, AB T0A 2W0

To make a dental appointment, register at AlbertaMetis.com/dental-clinic-district11If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 780-455-2200 EXT. 244

We’re here to support you at every stage of your journey as a licensed Métis day home provider!

There are now two grants available for licensed Métis day home providers:

The Day Home Startup Pilot Program offers step-by-step support for new providers opening and operating a licensed day home.

The Métis Day Home Cultural Support Grant provides resources and funding to help existing licensed Métis day homes integrate Métis culture, including an early learning resource kit and access to specialized Métis ECE training

Whether you’re just starting out or growing your culturally grounded day home, we have resources, funding, and support available for you.

Apply today!
https://albertametis.com/metawetan

Location Update for the St. Paul des Métis Kitchen Party Tour Stop!

The Kitchen Party Tour stop is today, May 31 7–9 p.m. at St. Paul des Métis! Join us for an evening of live music, community, youth activities, door prizes, and more!

Please note that the event location has changed. Visit AlbertaMetis.com/KitchenPartyTour for the updated location and event details before attending.

Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket. No registration or tickets required — EVERYONE is welcome!

🗓️ May 31
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍Mannawanis Native Friendship Centre (4901 50 Street, St. Paul)

Learn more at AlbertaMetis.com/KitchenPartyTour

Thank you to the over 200 Métis Youth and their families who joined us in Calgary two weeks ago at our Second Annual Métis Games Festival! Through your enthusiastic participation, our next generation of Métis leaders celebrated their culture and camaraderie with dancing, playing, sports, and teamwork.

A special thank you to Elder Priscilla Paul for her Opening Prayer before our Banquet Friday night.

We will be adding more photos from this year’s Métis Games Festival to Flickr albums as they become available: flickr.com/photos/ab_metis/

You can also find the links to all the 2026 Métis Games Festival Flickr albums on our event webpage here: AlbertaMetis.com/event/metis-games-2026-05-15-17/

Let's celebrate our beautiful Métis Culture and traditions together!

Join us at Métis Crossing on June 12 – 13, for our 8th annual Alberta Métis Fest!

Enjoy Bingo, our famous Jigging Competition, Homeland Hour musical performances, a vibrant Métis Vendor Market, Cultural Activities, and so much more!

Plus, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new addition this year — Battle of the Bands!

Alberta Métis Fest is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone who wants to celebrate and learn about Métis culture!

We can't wait to see you there! For more information visit AlbertaMetis.com/AlbertaMetisFest.

“This is an exciting time for students and families as graduation ceremonies take place in communities across Alberta,” says Secretary of Education, Training & Veterans Affairs Lisa Wolfe.

You can read her full message of congratulations and encouragement to Métis Graduates at AlbertaMetis.com/news/news-2026-05-28/

We are launching an archival project to gather and honour the stories of Métis Residential School Survivors and Métis Day School Survivors. If you would like to share your story or help ensure this history is remembered, we invite you to fill out the form below:

Find our online form here: https://albertametis.com/Our-Metis-Survivors