From the Métis Nation of Alberta's website

By Emily Keller

Métis fest

Métis Nation of Alberta to host virtual Métis Fest during Indigenous History Month

Jun 5, 2020 | 5:30 AM

June is National Indigenous History Month, a month dedicated to showcasing the contributions, history and heritage of Indigenous people across the country.

Marilyn Lizeé, Treasurer on the Board of the Métis Local 1990, says the month is important to Métis people due to the recognition of all of the contributions Métis peoples have made to the country before it was even a country.

“A lot of times, we were known as the forgotten people, or we were hiding in plain sight, we were never really truly recognized by the Canadian government, so for us, this is a big, huge step forward in recognizing us as a people, as a nation.”

Lizeé is also a coordinator for this year’s Métis Fest, organized by the Métis Nation of Alberta.

She says the festival will be virtual this year due to the pandemic and will include performances from across the province and handmade items from Métis artisans.

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The Fest will be streamed through the Métis Nation of Alberta’s website, Facebook and through the PSAV Events App.

“There’s also a jigging contest that we’re having alongside the virtual Métis Fest. Come on board, come and watch it, it’s on June 13. It starts at 10 o’clock in the morning, and we’re showcasing the best of the best right across the province.”

June 5 is the last day to submit videos as part of the jigging contest. More information on the Fest and the contest can be found at the Métis Nation of Alberta’s website.