We had the best time bringing Indigenous dance to over 150 campers, ages 3 to 16, at Stonehaven Community Church. From the moment we arrived, Camp Director Gwen, her husband Pastor Kaleb, and their son Cory made us feel right at home.
Category: Workshops
Experiential learning with youth!
Dancing Into Métis Culture at Wabano
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.
Ottawa Carleton District School Board Professional Development Day
We were honoured to present our Introduction to Métis Dot Art workshop during the OCDSB’s PD Day on March 28, 2025, held at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Participants arrived eager to explore Métis dot art—an expressive style that uses small, colourful dots of paint to mimic beadwork and create detailed floral designs inspired by the prairie flowers of the Homeland.
Girl Guides of Canada
The Girl Guides’ vision, "A better world, by girls," truly resonates with us.
Scouts Canada
We were warmly welcomed by the 24th Ottawa Scout Group to share our Métis cultural awareness workshop.
Ottawa Catholic School Board Professional Development Day
It was so much fun teaching the folks at OCSB about Métis culture!
Library and Archives Canada's Cultural Awareness Day
We were invited to increase awareness about Métis culture at Library and Archives Canada by delivering cultural awareness workshops in both English and French.
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board's Celebration of Culture
We had an incredible opportunity to share our culture with schools in the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board on Culture Day.
Father's Day Crafts and Jigging Workshop
Family and kinship ties are at the heart of Métis culture.
Mother's Day Crafts and Jigging Workshop
We invited Indigenous youth to make a Mother’s Day Pancake Mix gift, plus learn Métis jigging!