We spent the morning at Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, sharing Métis music, history, and jigging for the kids at their summer camp—and it turned into so much more than we expected.
We thought maybe 30 campers would show up. By the time we started, 65 people were in the Grand Gathering Space—campers, 15 little ones from Early Years, about 20 community Elders and seniors, and even some Wabano staff who popped in to watch us dance. Seeing familiar faces like our Chocolate Mentor Pierrette Vezina and former Wasa-nabin Coordinator Marie-Claude Charland made it feel like a real community celebration.
We kicked things off with a couple of jigs, and then alternated dance with cultural education. The energy in the room was electric. After teaching the basics of Métis Jigging, we invited everyone to try a few steps with us. Watching people of all ages laughing side by side as they shuffled across the floor reminds us why we do this work.
It wasn’t just a dance lesson. It was a chance to connect—to remember that Métis music and dance are living traditions that bring people together. The excitement in the room showed us how hungry our communities are to celebrate culture and learn from one another.
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