Programs

Willow Lake Métis Nation is proud of its programming. Our current president, Stella Lavallee, oversees these initiatives and ensures they are running smoothly. This programming would not be possible without support from the community.

Bingo

An opportunity for all our citizens -pick up your monthly bingo card at the office and play at home - bingo numbers are drawn daily.
  • Colored balls with numbers: 43, 24, 17, 62, 39, 31, 48, and 56.

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Métis Festival

An annual opportunity to celebrate our peoples history and resilience.
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  • Three people stand indoors: woman in patterned skirt, teen in red shirt, man in blue shirt. Indoor setting.

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  • People at a craft fair, browsing and buying handmade clothing and jewelry at a booth with colorful skirts and beaded items.

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  • Large event hall with many people at tables, blue wall, indoor.

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  • Two women talking in a gym. One wears glasses, white shirt, patterned wrap; the other, a purple jacket. Background: people, tables.

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  • Man in a patterned shirt sits at a table, smiling. Red and blue accents on his shirt. Indoor setting.

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  • Four people at a table in a gymnasium. They are smiling, with drinks and supplies on the table.

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Harvesting Camps

A platform for us to engage with our Citizens in  traditional land cultural activities.
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  • A fish being prepared on a white table outdoors with plates, bags, and people.

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  • People gathered around a lit table, likely butchering an animal outdoors at night.

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  • Calm lake reflects vibrant fall foliage and blue sky.

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  • Group of people pose in front of a white teepee. Autumn trees in the background.

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  • Three blue bins filled with caught fish on the ground

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  • Calm lake view under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Rocks line the shore and trees on the right.

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  • Plate of ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, and bread.

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Berry Picking On the Land

A day where our Citizens and Community spend an afternoon picking berries, having lunch and connecting with each other.

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  • Two people outdoors under a canopy; one sits holding a snack, the other eats. A table with supplies and bushes are in the background.

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  • Three people seated in camping chairs outdoors, sunny day. One holds a container, another is kneeling. Green foliage in background.

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  • Hand holding a cluster of ripe, blue blueberries on a bush with green leaves.

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  • Two people in a forest with dead trees. One holds a bowl. Sunny day.

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  • Picnic table with food: veggies and dip, bread, pastries, paper towels.

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  • Woman holding open insulated tote bag filled with blueberries, smiling outside.

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  • Person holding a blue bucket filled with freshly picked blueberries in a grassy field.

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Annual General Meeting

 An important platform for Citizens to speak th eir truth and weigh in on community impacted decisions.
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Alberta Métis Federation

This is a platform that gives us a provincial and federal voice in regards to Métis rights that impacts the collective Métis communities across the Métis homelands.
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Watch our events calendar for specific dates and opportunities to get involved in these important programs.