Events Description
Saskatoon’s Métis Cultural Days is back for its sixth year and will be held September 7 – 10, 2023. We invite people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and abilities to come together and learn about Métis Culture and Arts and to celebrate the strength and vibrancy of our community.
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In the spirit of ‘Year of Community’ this year’s history scavenger hunt will be: Métis Settlements Scavenger Hunt!
On Saturday, September 9, 2023:
Find all the historical settlements in this Métis Scrip Pass, learn the stories, get a stamp, collect all 9 stamps to be entered to win THE GRAND PRIZE ~ A PS5
FREE TO PUBLIC!
SEPTEMBER 7: 5:00 pm – 8 pm Community Achievement Awards – Nominations are open CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE TODAY!
SEPTEMBER 8, 9, 10, 2023
September 8: 4 pm – 10 pm: Jigging competition and family dance, Métis Market
September 9: 10 am – 5 pm: Full day of events, Métis Market (open until 8pm)
September 9 Art Auction 5 pm – 8 pm: Ticket purchase required
September 10 8 am – 10 am: FREE Pancake Breakfast, Métis Market
September 10 10 am – 2 pm: Interfaith Service, live entertainment, and open mic (bring your own instruments/backup music) Métis Market
CUMFI’s Métis Cultural Days
This FREE event is held at the Saskatoon Western Development Museum, as we celebrate our heritage and share it with ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES!
Interactive Métis Village, Elder Stories, Métis Market, Children’s Activities, Fiddler’s, Singers, Square Dancers, Jiggers, Outdoor Kitchen Party Stage, Kayas Stage on Boomtown Street, Traditional Games, Interfaith Service, FREE Pancake Breakfast, Celebrity Neckbone Eating Contest, Art Auction and Charity Dinner (purchased ticket needed), Jigging Competition, and more!
Step inside and learn from our Métis Elders as they sit and tell stories of our history, both in Michif and English. Have the children engage in games and activities of the Métis. Enjoy a tasting of our traditional food, shop at our Métis Market, or enjoy our Kitchen Party Stage and Kayas Stage, on Boomtown Street, for performances that will bring you back to a time and place that is dear to all Métis.
Who is it for?
all ages
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: September 7 – 10, 2023
Venue:
Western Development Museum, 2610 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon
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