The 2025 OCSB Indigenous Education Celebration was a night filled with laughter, connection, and cultural pride. Families, students, Elders, and educators came together in a joyful gathering that celebrated the strength and richness of Indigenous traditions.
Youth4Youth Canada was honoured to attend and to share part of our heritage through Métis jigging. With the beat of the fiddle guiding our feet, we performed the Red River Jig and Maple Sugar, uplifted by the clapping and cheers of the audience. That energy carried throughout the evening as other talented performers shared their songs, stories, and dances—each one a thread in a shared cultural tapestry.
The evening was hosted by Laurel Boucher, whose warmth and spirit kept the celebration flowing. We were also surprised and delighted to cross paths with Métis Elder Veda Weselake, whose presence added depth and heart to the gathering.
Events like this one do more than entertain—they hold space for intergenerational learning and connection. They remind us why sharing Indigenous culture matters, and how vibrant those traditions remain when youth are part of keeping them alive.
Chi-miigwetch to everyone who made the celebration possible. We were proud to represent both our community and Youth4Youth Canada, and to dance not just for ourselves, but for the generations who danced before us.
