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Attention Visitors: Métis Crossing Temporary Closure

Métis Crossing is committed to providing our visitors and staff with a safe place to visit and work. In accordance with the Government of Alberta’s new mandatory COVID19 measures, limiting gatherings to 15 people, Métis Crossing will be closing our facility to public visitors until December 1st.

Métis Crossing is built on the values of the Métis people, including community and resilience. In the spirit of these values we are committed to doing everything in our power to keep our guests, staff, and wider community safe and healthy. We are equally committed to reopening, when it is safe to do so, continuing to share our distinct Indigenous story.

We are proud to do our part to keep our community safe, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon.

The Métis Crossing Team

Walk in Our Mocs – Métis Archery Program

Fall 2020

One of Canada’s Indigenous People, the Métis, began here. Taught by proud grandparents, their way of life, crafts, survival and entrepreneurship of the Métis people live on. Walk in Our Mocs is a two-hour immersive Indigenous tourism experience telling the story of survival on the land and a way of life of the within the Historic Victoria District National Historic Site. A perfect blend of culture, the great outdoors, and Métis history. Join us at Métis Crossing to hear stories of Métis life on the land and try your skills with a bow and arrow on our natural course and a delicious lunch infused with the flavours of a Métis kitchen.

Highlights:
• Immerse yourself in Métis culture and ways of knowing
• Practice your skills with a bow and arrow
• Identify plants, animals, and the traces animals leave behind
• Explore the boreal forest of the North Saskatchewan River Valley
• Spend time on an historic Métis River Lot
• Enjoy Indigenous inspired cuisine
• Discover the diversity of plants and animals that call Métis Crossing home

Pre-Book Your “Walk in our Mocs” Experience

Approximate length of program is 2 hours plus lunch.

Prices: $48 adults, $40 youth
Audience: ages 6 and up (youth require parent/guardian supervision), course requires long stretches of walking on uneven terrain and ability to use a bow

*Each group will have their own bow(s), arrows, and area to practice their shots. We will also be making sure that cohorts are properly distanced from each other.

Métis Traditional Art Programs

October 24 – Capote Making Workshop

Capotes are the staple of Métis winter survival – a beautiful coat made from a wool blanket. This workshop is being led by guest instructor Orlean Lizotte, and she will teach you how to make your very own capote using traditional stitches and decoration. Cost of course includes wool blanket and all materials required for the workshop. Please include your coat size when registering (S, M, L, XL).

Cost – $300 plus tax, includes lunch

11am -5pm

Book today by calling 1.780.656.2229