Join us on September 28 for an exploration of Metis culture at Moon Gate Guest House located on Treaty 3. Learn about the fur trade history, focusing on the bison hunt and use of the Red River Cart. Experience hands on activities, arts, and entertainment with Truth & Reconciliation at the heart of the experience.

There will be three Metis culture stations set up where you will have opportunity to assemble and disassemble a smaller replica of the Red River cart under the guidance of Armand and Kelly Jerome of Jerome Cartworks. Listen to stories about the historical significance of the cart and its role in the fur trade.

Historians Georges and Florence Beaudry of O’Roseau will share engaging stories and songs about the fur trade era and the bison hunt. Be prepared for an interactive experience with artifacts and historical items. Florence will guide you in hands-on learning about traditional Metis finger weaving with an item you get to take home.

Melanie Gamache of Borealis Beading will engage you in an interactive beading workshop with memorabilia you create yourself. Her stories about the cultural and historical significance of beadwork to the Métis people will give you insights into beading traditions. Follow along as she guides you and listen to her personal stories of growing up Metis.

Michel Dupas will create a contemporary version of traditional Metis food for lunch featuring bannock pops and Bison bannock pizza. Ask him about growing up in Churchill and eating wild game and fish. His mother Lorette taught him and his siblings how to cook at a young age. There will be other treats for purchase.

Schedule (subject to change)

Please note, our experience providers can only take 15 guests at each station.

Please arrive at 9:30am for the welcome ceremony and to receive your station number. You’ll want to have the full experience. Groups will rotate through each station.

9:45-10:15am Welcome/Land Acknowledgement/Opening Prayer/Truth & Reconciliation/Dignitaries & Special Guests

10:15-11:30am Metis Culture Station 1

11:30-12:00pm Lunch – Purchase food here or bring a picnic lunch. We’ll have bannock pops, pizza, salad, wings and pop.

12:00-1:15pm Metis Culture Station 2

1:15-2:30pm Metis Culture Station 3

2:30-4pm Free time to connect with family and old and new friends.

Cost

$25 Per Person

$80 Family of 4 (5 and under free)

We’ll have washrooms on site including an accessible washroom.

Please leave your dogs at home.

In the case of inclement weather, we will have a tent and indoor space for activities.