Indigenous Experience

Save the date for the upcoming Cold Lake First Nations Pow Wow! August 17, 2026  

National Truth and Reconciliation Day, observed on September 30, is a time to honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts on Indigenous communities. It serves as a national call to reflect on our shared history, listen to Indigenous voices, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation. September 30, 2026 Metis Crossing | Website

December 21, 2026 Join us for a warm and joyful Winter Solstice celebration at Métis Crossing— a weekend filled with family fun, cultural teachings, outdoor adventures, indoor activities, food, music, and stories. Activities for All Ages For more information: Call 780.656.2224 or Email ev****@***********ng.com Metis Crossing | Website

Step into the heart of Métis culture and celebrate the New Year at Métis Crossing! Join us for an evening filled with laughter, storytelling, feasting, and traditional dances, echoing the lively gatherings of our ancestors. This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the start of a new year. For more information: Call: 780.656.2229 Email: me***********@***is.org Metis Crossing|Website

Experience the JUNO-nominated powerhouse of Burnstick, a Canadian folk duo whose two voices blend into one musical force of soul-stirring, cinematic landscapes. Anchored by the resonant Weissenborn lap slide guitars of Plains-Cree guitarist Jason Burnstick and the harmonies of francophone-Metis vocalist Nadia Burnstick, their sound is at once resonate and “profound”. They are partners in both art and life, bringing to the stage songs and stories of love, loss, and belonging. Backed by their drummer, Nadia and Jason perform deeply ...