On February 25, leadership from the Métis National Council gathered to witness the unboxing of an ancestral Métis dog sled that was returned to the Métis Nation from the Vatican in 2025. The moment was shared with Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser, as well as the Minister Marc Miller. This historic moment represented an important step in a longer journey of truth, healing, and cultural restoration. Experts are now carefully studying the item to determine its

Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers keeping the red river jig alive and adding a modern and fun spin on the traditional Métis dance #ivanflettmemorialdancers #redriverjig #metisjigging #metisnationalcouncil @Mikey Harris

Did you know the Red River Jig is a traditional Métis dance? Furniture used to be moved to the side in homes to make room for jigging during gatherings. The dance involved hardly any movement above the knees and was mostly done with the feet. The Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers perform the traditional dance to motivate, inspire, and help bring more awareness to Métis jigging. The group of dancers is made up of three siblings from Winnipeg who mix the Red River jig with a modern style of dance, hip-h

Métis Languages and Storytelling Gathering 2025