University of the Fraser Valley

Métis Day awareness event at Aboriginal gathering place Nov 7

Métis Day awareness event at Aboriginal gathering place Nov 7

The Métis are a distinct Aboriginal people with North American Indian-European descent.

The Métis played an instrumental role in the shaping of Canada and work tirelessly to share their culture, music, traditions, and knowledge of the environment with their fellow Canadians.

Please join our UFV students, faculty and staff to celebrate Métis Day awareness, which will include a presentation by Rene Inkster, a jigging demonstration by host Beverly Lambert our,  and a soup and baked bannock lunch.
Everyone welcome.

Please register for this event with Elaine Malloway @ 604-795-2835 or email: elaine.malloway@ufv.ca
Wed, Nov 7
CEP Aboriginal Gathering Place
11 am — Bannock demonstration: Beverly Lambert
Noon — Welcome & Prayer: Rene Inkster

LUNCH
1 pm — Presentation by Rene Inkster
2 pm — Jigging demonstration by Beverly Lambert
3 pm  — Closing prayer by Beverly Lambert