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Upcoming Events & Weekly Activities
at the Miywasin Centre

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Summer BBQ

When:    Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 12 noon
Where:    Horseshoe Pits at the entrances to Lions Park and Strathcona Island Park
We will be serving Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Salads, and Refreshments
Come out and join us for the Music, Games, Good Food and Good Times

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Métis Nation Local ‘8’ Board Meetings

Last Monday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Miywasin Centre. 

All registered card carrying members of the Métis Nation of Alberta are welcome to attend.

 

                    July 26, 2010

                 August 30, 2010

             September 27, 2010

                October 29, 2010

               November 29, 2010

 

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Elders Lounge

All Elders are welcome to come out every Friday

to the Miywasin Centre at 12 noon for a delicious

home cooked meal and stay for music, games

and good company.

 
 

Volunteers needed for:  prep-cooks, servers, clean up; if you can help out please call

Lorna at 403-526-0756.

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Next year's dates are now confirmed...mark your calendars for

'The Hills are Alive' 2011

Music and Dance

Cultural Fest

June 9 -12, 2011

"The Hills are Alive" Music and Dance Cultural Fest is a four day festival highlighting music, dance and cultural workshops featuring instruction in fiddle/guitar/mandolin/piano/drumming/bagpipes /jigging/square dancing; an artisan area featuring instruction in sash finger weaving; Métis flower beadworking, moccasin making and capote making; a crafting area featuring instruction in a variety of native crafts such as dreamcatchers/ medicine wheels/ medicine bags/loom beading/friendship bracelets; a Métis archival and genealogical educational/research display area with Métis Elders and interpreters teaching Michif and a Métis card game called 'La Barouche'; a native games area; and an open mike stage area where performers can jam and showcase their talents.  In the evenings, we will have concerts featuring our distinguished musical instructors and square dancing to follow. 

in the beautiful Cypress Hills Inter-provincial Park

location TBA in October 2010

 

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Do you have suggestions for more activities?  Give us a call and watch for changes coming up.

For information on these activities and more, please call the Miywasin Centre at 403-526-0756. 

   

Miywasin Society - Jeannette Hansen (403) 526-0756
Email: jhansen@miywasin.ab.ca


Miywasin Centre
517 - 3rd St. SE Medicine Hat Alberta T1A 0H2
Ph. (403) 526-0756     Fx. (403) 504-4064
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed from12:00 to 12:30 for lunch

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