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Métis Arts & Crafting
Eloi Homier will present a workshop on traditional
Métis finger-weaving and sash making.
Please check out Eloi's skills on Instagram at:
https://www.instagram.com/weavingvoyageur
Sunday, June 1, from 1pm to 4:30pm
(doors open 12:45pm, starting promptly at 1pm)
at The Orchards - Clubhouse (16233 82 Avenue, Surrey, BC)
(Please note: a change of venue from our regular spot at Surrey Nature Centre)
Please RSVP by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Space limited to 30 people)
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Food, Pizza, and Beverages, Door Prizes, 50/50 raffle
The Clubhouse building is at entrance of The Orchards complex
Visitor Parking at front of complex,
along complex's driveways, and along 82 avenue
Connect with your Métis history and community
Nova Metis Heritage Association thanks, and greatly appreciates, Keith Henry for presenting an engaging and heart felt presentation on "Reconciling the History of the North-West Resistance".
For those that were able to attend our Campfire Gathering event, there were many good questions on learning from our past Metis struggles and sacrifices, and the impact they do and should have on many Metis today.
Nova Metis notes, with each year, on November 16, we have a chance to bring focus, and to commemorate, and with sombre reflection, that which surrounded a historic battle of our Metis people, which lead to the execution of Louis Riel, for treason. Many thoughts lay unresolved about our Metis "rebellion" to the Canadian government of the time.
The battle of the Metis people to establish a place of home and belonging for their way of life, during those historic settlements, continues to this day. Our past Metis forefathers and foremothers, fought to defend a Metis way of life, and we as Metis must recognize, cherish, and bring to bear, how our past is being remembered. We must learn, know, and reconcile each of our own Metis history, and then reach to exonerate those of our Metis past, and those wrongfully accused.
Here is the presentation slide deck (PDF) and media links of the embeded videos:
For Slide #6 (https://youtu.be/4WjMgALj6TU) - The Battle of Batoche | Batoche National Historic Site | The Métis and Louis Riel
For Slide #54 (https://youtu.be/ECGEe4ATEU8) - Keith Henry - Métis Family Connections
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Louis Riel and Reconciling the History of the North-West Resistance
Each year on November 16, Métis commemorate the wrongful execution of Louis Riel in 1885. Most Canadians however, don't know the truth about what happened in 1885, or its enduring legacy.
Keith Henry, BC Metis Federation President, will present an overview of what actually happened in Batoche and a personal perspective on its intergenerational impacts.
Sunday, February 9th, starting at 1:00pm to 4:30pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall (14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2)
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please RSVP by email toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(Space limited to 45 people)
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Food and Beverages, Door Prizes, 50/50 raffle
Parking is Free
Connect with your Métis history and community
Nova Métis Heritage Association will be hosting our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM),
on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at 1-4pm with 2pm Call to Order.
The meeting will take place at the Surrey Sports and Leisure Complex, Areana Building - 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Room,
Address: #100 - 16555 Fraser Highway Surrey, BC V4N 0E9
Any members, associate members, and their families may attend. Only Nova Métis Heritage Association members in good standing may participate in any vote or in-camera meeting or nomination to the Board (membership is by proof of card or certificate).
We do welcome you to RSVP, or submit any questions, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
AGM Package PDF including Agenda (click to download/view)
Financial Report 2023 Dec (locked PDF)
Financial Report 2024 October (locked PDF)
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Games Night!
Bring your favourite board game or group activity, or
We will have many others to choose from.
Food, Beverages, and Music.
Tuesday, October 22nd, from 4pm to 8pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall (14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2)
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any further details
Connect and Relax with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Parking is Free
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LEARN MICHIF
Hosted in partnership with BCMF
An Introductory session to learn and speak our Michif Language, with a live Michif speaker, and many tools to help continue your learning adventure.
Core Topics Covered:
PIZZA, Beverages, and Fiddle Music
Tuesday, September 10th, from 4pm to 8pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall (14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2)
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please RSVP by email toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details
(Space limited to 40 pupils)
Connect and Learn with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Parking is Free
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SUMMER PICNIC -- SAVE THE DATE
Date: Sunday, July 28th, starting 12pm ...
Location: Hawthorne Rotary Park - 10513 144 Street, Surrey (map) (park info)
Hawthorne Park has fun for all ages: water park, play structures, gardens, great walking paths, lots of green space.
Please RSVP by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Will have Burgers, Hotdogs, and Beverages
Please bring your own chair (BYOC)
Connect with your Métis community
Join in to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
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GAME and PIZZA Night #2
Board, Card, Dice games, or bring your favorite
Tuesday, June 4th, from 4pm to 8pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details
(limited to 50 people)
Join us, to connect with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Music, Food, and Beverages
Parking is Free
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* Save the dates for our next monthly gatherings: *
TBD...
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METIS JIGGING
An evening to explore, learn, and do some Metis dance.
Tuesday, May 7th, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details
(limited to 50 people)
Join us, to connect with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Music, Food, and Beverages
Parking is Free
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* Save the dates for our next monthly gatherings: *
June 4th, …
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GAME and PIZZA Night ;)
Board, Card, Dice games, or bring your favorite
Tuesday, April 2nd, from 3:30pm to 7:30pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details
(limited to 50 people)
Join us, to connect with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Music, Food, and Beverages
Parking is Free
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* Save the dates for our next monthly gatherings: *
April 30, …
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THIS MONTH, A Special Forum on Housing and Homelessness to have our Métis Voices Heard. Click for session poster PDF
Tuesday, February 27, from 4pm to 7pm
at Surrey Nature Centre Hall 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC V3T 0J2
(Near Fraser Hwy + 140th St)
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP,
or by phone at 604-368-2021
(limited to 50 people)
Join us, to connect with your Métis community
An Evening to Share and Enjoy Our Métis Heritage and Culture
We invite all our Nova Métis members, family and friends, of any age.
Music, Food, and Beverages
Parking is Free
Food gift cards are still available for those in need, please ask.
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* Save the dates for our next monthly gatherings: *
March 26, April 30, …
Nova Métis Office:
Currently Portaging Some Rapids,
Phone: 778-358-2777
Email: info@novametis.ca
Previously hosted by Ken Fisher
Every Wednesday at 5pm PST
Listen Live at CoopRadio.org or on CFRO 100.5 FM
Archived Shows for Download
