| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Time 9:00 am | Event Elmer Ghostkeeper - Métis Teachings | Venue Wanîskah Room |
| Time 9:00 am | Event Jigging and Fiddling | Venue Wanîskah Room |
| Time 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Event Trapping Displays | Venue Wanîskah Room |
| Time 11:00 am | Event Moose Calling Techniques | Venue Wanîskah Room |
Métis Teachings with Elmer Ghostkeeper
9:00 a.m. - in Wanîskah room
Join Elder, Elmer Ghostkeeper from Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement as he shares Métis knowledge.
Elders hold crucial roles in supporting both formal and informal education in our communities. They teach us about tradition, culture, values, and lessons as well as sharing their life knowledge with us.
Trapping Displays & Moose Calling
Drop by the Wanîskah room and learn about the history of trapping and the fur-bearing animals of the area. You will also learn about modern trapping techniques and the important role trappers play in wildlife management.
Learn how to call moose, when to call moose and where to call moose. Understanding these three important aspects of calling moose will increase your success of attracting a moose into your scope.
Jigging and Fiddling
The Métis people are renowned for their love of music and dance. Métis jigging is believed to have started in the mid-1800s in the Red River area. The "Red River Jig", is the most famous Métis dance. This jig is a special fiddle tune that is played at almost all Métis functions.
Come out and have some fun!
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.