Deepen your understanding of the Métis through this executive cultural awareness retreat, offered in partnership with the University of Alberta.
Spring experience
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Autumn experience
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Year-round experience
If these dates will not work for your group please inquire directly to determine alternate availability.
During this 3-day executive retreat, participants take part in land based experiences rooted in Métis culture and history. You’ll have the opportunity to spend time around the fire with Métis knowledge holders, develop a wholistic understanding of the Métis, and relax in the Lodge and enjoy Indigenous inspired cuisine.
We are pleased to introduce a collaborative new program from Métis Crossing and the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta.
During this 3-day executive retreat, you will:
A 6-module micro-course that looks at Indigenous historical and contemporary experiences in order to understand the legacy of settler colonialism and affirm Indigenous self-determination. This course covers topics like worldview, resources and relations, governance and treaty, institutionalization, contemporary communities, and resistance and resiliency. Course content will sharpen learners’ critical thinking skills to strengthen personal and professional ethics and will deepen Indigenous/nonIndigenous collaboration through building literacy about Indigenous societies, enhancing intercultural awareness, and obtaining balanced facts about Canadian history and current realities.
Gain insights to the self-determination of the Metis Nation, from the 1800s to present day. It has been said the best tool of the Metis People was organization, from small provisional governments to the largest Indigenous Self-Government in Canada, an overview of the journey and what this means for the future will be discussed. The Metis Crossing team will engage you in a series of our Signature experiences developed to share Metis worldviews. They will allow you to better understand Metis relationships with the land, animals, water and skies and invite you to reconnect.
Partake in a Traditional Art project, providing opportunities for interactive, hand-on learning. Our art project reflects the shifting needs and practices of the Metis people. Join our Metis knowledge holder and make your own wall pocket. Cultural discussions and teachings will happen throughout. The wall pocket becomes a literal and figurative place to keep your personal reflections and knowledge gained throughout the course.
Deepen your understanding of Métis heritage through stories from our experienced guides and traditional knowledge-keepers.
Connect to the Métis way of life through the sharing of practices, traditions, and foods central to Métis culture.
Participate in unique activities designed to bring you closer to Métis past, present and future.
Experience the healing potential of this powerful place, through a new appreciation for our land, wildlife and shared history.
The package is subject to availability. To register please reach out to sMcEwen@metis.org
The package price is based on double occupancy, with two people sharing a room.
Transportation is available via ground or air from the Edmonton International Airport or other destinations in the region.
