About this Event
Welcome to the Métis Stampede Festival! Come join members of the Métis Nation within Alberta at Fort Calgary at the The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland for a fun-filled event celebrating Métis culture on July 9th from 10AM until 5pm. Get ready for a day of exciting performances, elders talk, jigging, artisan market and voyageur games. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant Métis community and learn more about their rich heritage.
Admission is free, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your friends and family and come on down to the festival for a day you won't forget!
Schedule:
Opening Ceremonies at the Markings
9:30 Opening Remarks - Amber Boyd - Rockyview Metis District Captain
9:35 Elder Blessing
9:40 Metis Anthem
9:45 Remarks - Calgary Elbow District Captain - Carmen Lasante
9:50 Remarks - Calgary Nose Hill Citizens Representative - Nelson Lussier
9:55 Remarks - Lorelei Higgins Parker - Mrs. Canada
Upper Barracks
10:00 - 10:30 -Metis Band - Walker & The Tribe
10:45 - 11:15 - Fiddler - Billie Joseph
11:30 - 12:00 - Fiddler -Billie Joseph & Calgary Metis Dancers
12:15 - 1:15 - Riel Reframed - Craig Ginn
1:15 - 1:45 - Metis Band - Walker & the Tribe
1:45 - 2:15 - Elder Talk - Art Cunningham
2:15 - 2:45 - Elder Talk - Kookum Marie
2:45 - 3:15 - Metis Band - Richard & Friends
3:15 - 3:45 - Fiddlers - The Denby Family & Doreen's Dancers
3:45 - 4:15 - Fiddlers - The Denby Family & Metis Cultural Dancers/Foothills Jiggers
4:30 - 5:00 - Metis Band - Richard & Friends
Lower Barracks & Patio
10:00 - 5:00 Artisan Market, Wheel of Metis & Metis Photo Booth
Markings
Trappers Tent large
10:00 - 5:00 Metis Historians talks on the history of the Metis Calgary and Southern Alberta
Voyageur Games Adult
10:00 - 5:00 - Log Carry
10:00 - 5:00 - Tumpline Carry (180pds & 90pds)
10:00 - 5:00 - Tug of War (Group)
10:00 - 5:00 - Crab Tug of War
10:00 - 5:00 - Cream Can Carry
10:00 - 5:00 - Axe Throwing (plastic portable set)
10:00 - 5:00- Leg Wrestling
Voyageur Games Kids
10:00 - 5:00 - Wheelbarrow Race
10:00 - 5:00 - Tumpline Carry (40pds & 20pds)
10:00 - 5:00 - Axe Throwing (plastic portable set)
10:00 - 5:00 - Sack Race
10:00 - 5:00 - Egg Spoon Race
10:00 - 5:00 - Tug of War
10:00 - 5:00 - 3 legged race
Jigging Lessons
12:30 - 1:00 - Calgary Metis Dancers
2:15 - 2:45 - Doreen's Dancers
4:30 - 5:00 - Metis Cultural Dancers/Foothills Jiggers
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada
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