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United Way 2026 Métis Week Learning Day Around the Kitchen Table
Join us for the United Way 2026 Métis Week Learning Day Around the Kitchen Table at the Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site. This in-person event will take place on November 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Mountain Standard Time).
This special day offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful learning and reflection during Métis Week, fostering community connection, history and cultural awareness.United Way 2026 Métis Week Learning Day Around the Kitchen Table
Join us for the United Way 2026 Métis Week Learning Day Around the Kitchen Table at the Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site. This in-person event will take place on November 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Mountain Standard Time).
This special day offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful learning and reflection during Métis Week, fostering community connection, history and cultural awareness.
You are welcome to register to attend the full day, or the half day options for the morning and the afternoon. See ticket options at registeration.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM
United Way 2026 Métis Week Learning Day Around the Kitchen Table Agenda
Info:
9:00a.m Doors Open 9:30 a.m. Welcome by United Way, Opening Prayer by Elder Edmee Comstock & Speaker on the Historical Overview of the Metis connection to the Lougheed House 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Karen’s Kitchen Table Community discussion: Who are the Métis and how did we traditionally govern ourselves? 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.: Lunch: Métis jiggers in basement plus Lunch, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Darcy’s Kitchen Table: Historical presentation: Who are the Métis in Southern Alberta? Followed by Q&A, how to start your own genealogy
Event venue & nearby stays
Lougheed House National & Provincial Historic Site, 707 13 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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