Métis Nation of Alberta – Youth & Seniors Gathering 2021

January 28th, 2021 | Sandra Sutter

Saturday & Sunday, February 20 & 21 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Facebook Live @abmetis or albertametis.com/events!

For Métis Youth aged 12-29 & Seniors aged 60+, but everyone is welcome to watch!

Register by February 5 to receive your event package*!

Telling stories is how we pass down knowledge to our younger generations and this year, we want to celebrate this custom with our youth and seniors.

 

There is so much to be a part of, so join us in:

∞ Métis Storytelling

∞ Musical Entertainment

∞ Bannock Making

∞ Much More!

*Due to limited supplies, event packages are only available to Youth aged 12-29 and Seniors aged 60+.

 

 

Get Involved!

Our Métis story is preserved by our Elders, seniors, and Knowledge Keepers who share their experiences with today’s youth.

Are you 60 years old or know someone that is? Get them involved!

Ask an Elder. Tell a Youth.

Share words of wisdom and life experiences with Métis youth! Tell us your:

  • Piece of Advice
  • Hopes for the Future
  • Favourite Memory

Videos can be anonymous or with name and age included! Must be age 60+.

Send videos to youth@metis.org or by Dropbox.

Deadline: February 5

 


Impress your family and friends with your moose calling ability. Send us your video for a chance to win sweet prizes and see your video played!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age category:

  • 5-11
  • 12-29
  • 60+

Please provide:

  • Name
  • Contact Info
  • Age

Must be an MNA citizen.

Send videos to youth@metis.org or by Dropbox.

Deadline: February 5

 


Have a favourite memory of a family or community gathering? Tell us about it! Share your:

  • Photos
  • Videos
  • More!

Gathering is where we share many of our stories. For YSG 2021, we are celebrating these stories!

Memories can be anonymous, or with name and age included.

Email your stories to youth@metis.org or send by Dropbox.

Deadline: February 5

 


Youth, it’s your turn to share your Métis story! Send us your video:

  • Showcasing Métis culture
  • Favourite memory from a grandparent, community member, or Elder
  • Favourite life lesson from a grandparent, community member, or Elder

Win sweet prizes and have your video shown at this year’s Youth and Seniors Gathering!

Tag us @abmetisyouth on InstagramTwitterTikTok, or Facebook with #passthesash to be part of the story.

Deadline: February 12


 

Check out our shared Métis story!