Métis Crossing prepares for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake is preparing for their special National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations happening tomorrow.

The organization, which is a cultural centre that has a focus on Métis history and heritage, has been busy throughout the month of June, which is also National Indigenous History Month.

CEO for Métis Crossing Juanita Marois says that this month continues to be an important catalyst to further educate Canadians about Indigenous cultures and traditions across the country.

Marois goes on to say that everyone is welcome at the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration happening at the site on June 21st. The day will be filled with traditional music, history, food, and entertainment. The event kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm. Entry to the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration is free.

For more information about Métis Crossing, be sure to visit their website at metiscrossing.com.

Nikki Ritchot
Nikki Ritchot
Nikki joined The Ranch 106.5 team as a news reporter in September of 2023. In addition to her news reports, you can occasionally hear her live filling in for the Big JD on the Trading Post. Nikki and her family moved to Vegreville in 2022, where she, her husband Jeff Dyck, and son Gabriel bought their very first house. Nikki really loves fall and multiple daily trips to Tim Hortons.

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