Métis Nation of Alberta Youth

🌈🌿 Activate Your Medicine 🌿🌈

Join facilitators Rae Madge and Star Oldring from Fyrefly Institute for a powerful strength-based workshop that explores Indigenous teachings, understandings, and perspectives on medicine.

Together, participants will discover how the strengths, gifts, and knowledge they carry can serve as medicine for themselves, their families, and their communities. Come learn, connect, and explore the medicine within.

Youth Night will be hosted on June 17th from 6-8 PM at the Youth Building, 11821 123 Street NW, Edmonton, AB.

✅Métis Youth ages 12-29 from any district are welcome to register online!

🔗Use the link in our bio (or go to https://linktr.ee/ABMetisYouth)

QUESTIONS? Email us at [email protected]

Fyrefly Institute is a non-profit organization and a research institution housed within the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. FyreFly Institutes primary focus is supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies. Learn more at https://www.ualberta.ca/en/fyrefly-institute

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 50/50 draw at this years Alberta Métis Fest!

Together, we raised an incredible $7,130, with $3,565 going to the lucky winner and $3,565 being contributed to the Métis Education Foundation Endowment Fund.

Winning Ticket Number: D-3644

Your support helps create lasting opportunities for Otipemisiwak Métis scholars by supporting scholarships, awards, and educational initiatives that empower Métis learners in their post-secondary journeys.

Congratulations to our winner, and thank you again for helping invest in the future of Métis education.

How do you carry Métis traditions into your everyday life? ✨

In honour of National Indigenous History Month, we want to feature Métis youth who are keeping culture strong in modern ways. Submit a photo, video, story, artwork, or project that shows how you blend traditional Métis knowledge with life today!

Maybe you:
🪡 bead earrings, hats, or clothing
🌿 harvest traditional plants or medicines
🗣️ use Michif words or greetings
🎨 create art inspired by your culture
🎶 share music, dancing, cooking, or other traditions

No matter how big or small, we want to see how culture is part of your life! Selected submissions will be featured on our socials, deadline is June 18th!

Please note: we will be focusing on Métis Youth submissions but all Métis are welcome to submit as well!

Email submissions to [email protected] or DM us on socials!

Don’t miss a beat! 🎵🎻

Couldn’t make it out to Métis Crossing for Alberta Métis Fest? Watch our LIVE stream of the main stage!

Watch LIVE here: AlbertaMetis.com/AMF-Live

Let's celebrate our beautiful Métis culture and traditions together! ❤️

Join us at Métis Crossing on June 12-13th, 2026, for our 8th annual Alberta Métis Fest!

Enjoy Bingo, our famous Jigging Competition, Homeland Hour musical performances, a vibrant Métis Vendor Market, Cultural Activities, and so much more!

Plus, we’re excited to introduce a brand-new addition this year — 🎶Battle of the Bands!

Alberta Métis Fest is a free, family-friendly event open to everyone who wants to celebrate and learn about Métis culture!

We can't wait to see you there! For more information, visit AlbertaMetis.com/AlbertaMetisFest or use the link in our bio!

Check out our 📚 Michif Flashcards on Quizlet! Each card includes 🎧 audio from Dan to help with pronunciation, plus the English translation.

🗣️💬Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere!

Find the link in our bio (or head to https://linktr.ee/ABMetisYouth)