About this Event
Join the Metis Settlements General Council for our annual Christmas Party on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Edmonton EXPO Centre!
Bring your family and friends together for an evening of Christmas cheer, connection and entertainment.
Enjoy a delicious traditional festive meal, live music, fun competitions such as a Cree Speling bee and other Metis traditional entertainment.
Musical entertainment for the evening is provided by Armond Duck Chief Music. Armond an award-winning singer-songwriter known for his authentic country sound and songs inspired by life, family and rodeo. A winner of Best Country Album and Best Songwriter at the 2015 Indigenous Music Awards, Armond has performed on stages across Canada and the United States.
Make sure to have a visit with Santa, and get a family and friends photo as a memento of the evening.
Guests can also enjoy a hot cocoa station, a family photo and browse the Artisan Market for unique gifts. Don't forget to enter to win door prizes too!
As the evening gets started, we're bringing the music, dancing and fun to a House Party Stage! inspired by the Métis tradition of kitchen parties, settlement members and guests are invited to showcase their musical talents, share a tune or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere. Bring your fiddle and join in! Whether you're an experienced musician or just love a good kitchen party, everyone is welcome. No registration required. Just show up and let the music play! Open Stage: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with us as we look forward to bringing everyone together to share in the joy, laughter and spirit of the holiday!
Parking at the venue is free, but YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR LICENSE PLATE number for the evening.
QR Codes will be available to scan on posters at the venue (inside and outside) and parking attendants will be available to assist you to get your car registered if needed.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
This cherished holiday event brings together Metis Settlement members, families, and friends to celebrate the season! The evening includes a festive dinner, cultural entertainment, a Metis Settlements Artisan Market, door prizes, a visit with Santa, live music and dancing. Each year this Christmas party sells out with more than 650 guests who join us to celebrate the magic of the holiday season.
Sponsorship allows us to create this community gathering event and to keep the cost down for our Settlement members to attend this celebration with their families. Corporate sponsorships help ensure the success of the event while highlighting your company’s commitment to supporting the Metis Settlements and the broader community.
Sponsorship benefits include brand exposure, community connection, and acknowledgment. We offer various sponsor levels tailored to meet your goals and budget, from General Event Support Sponsorship to Title sponsorship. Please review the sponsorship page with details on each level and the benefits they offer.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with the Metis Settlements General Council. We look forward to working together to create a season of joy and connection.
To discuss your interest in being a sponsor, please contact Catherine Keill by email at [email protected], by phone at 780-822-4052.
THANK YOU to the following Sponsors (As of October 31, 2026) :
Gift Lake Metis Settlement for sponsoring Armond Duck Chief Music
Witten LLP for sponsoring the Hot Cocoa Station
Islander Oil for being a Gold Sponor
Gowling WLP for being a Bronze Sponsor
Event venue & nearby stays
Edmonton EXPO Centre, 7515 118 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
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