Thursday, November 27, 2008

Naomi McIlwraith, writer, poet, educator, editor, essayist, and creative writing instructor

The Stanley Milner Library will host Naomi McIlwraith

1:30 on Sunday, November 30th.

Naomi holds a Masters Degree in English and she currently teaches in the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta while managing a research project.

She is a writer, poet, educator, editor, essayist, and creative writing instructor.

Edmonton Métis Locals, Meeting & Christmas Party

“Edmonton Métis Council” Meeting & Christmas Party

The Edmonton Métis Locals are hosting a community town hall meeting on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 @ Canadian Native Friendship Centre, 11205 – 101 Street At 1 p.m.

The meeting will be followed by a Christmas Social, 4 p.m. which includes:

Pot Luck Supper - Fun for the family

Musical Métis Christmas sponsored by Alberta Association of Aboriginal Music & Sun & Moon Visionaries Aboriginal Artisan Society

Open Jam Session for anyone wanting to share their Christmas Music

Everyone is Welcome For More Information call Melanie @ 780 944-9288

Sponsored by: Edmonton Métis Central Local, Edmonton Métis Local #2085, & Edmonton Métis Local #1886; Alberta Association of Aboriginal Music and Sun & Moon Visionaries Aboriginal Artisan Society. We would also like to thank the Canadian Native Friendship Centre for donating their facility.

Sent by: Melanie Omeniho, Chief Administrative Officer, Métis Opportunity Inc., 11724 - 95 Street, Edmonton, AB T5G 1L9, p. 780 944-9288, f. 780 455-5546, e. momeniho@telus.net

Monday, November 17, 2008

Métis Nation Anthem

A nation that stops singing its anthem is doomed.

Métis Nation Anthem

In the forest on the river, and across the western plain,
As the white man journeyed westward, to the land of Indian.
A new race was created, a new nation rose up strong.
Hardship as its destiny, and its curse to not belong.
In the land from which they came, in the land they helped to build.
They found themselves the alien, found their vision unfulfilled.
And despite their valiant effort, to defend what they believe.
When at last the battle ended, they were only left to grieve.

We are proud to be Métis, watch our Nation rise again.
Never more forgotten people, we’re the true Canadian.

From Across the plain they traveled, from Red River to the Peace.
Looking for their homeland, that would help them to replace
All the land that had been taken, and the dreams that had been dashed.
Their brave heroes now called traitors, and courageous deeds now past.
But their spirit was not broken, and their dreams never died.
Their determination strengthened even while the people cried,
As they waited for the battle, that would end their years of pain.
And the final bloodless battle, when the Nation rose again.

We are proud to be Métis, watch a Nation rise again.
Never more forgotten people, we’re the true Canadian.

For this newest generation, and the future ones to come.
With the past to motivate us, it will help to keep us strong.
As we build the Métis Nation, as we watch it rise again,
Our past lost it’s motivation, to inspire our future gain.

We are proud to be Métis, watch a Nation rise again.
Never more forgotten people, we’re the true Canadian.

We are proud to be Métis, watch a Nation rise again.
Never more forgotten people, we’re the true Canadian.

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Indigenous Celebration

Indigenous Celebration

A safe place to express worship to the Creator

Sunday, November 23, 7:00 pm Friendship Centre, 11205-101 St

Worship to the Creator in an Indigenous/Aboriginal way.

If you have questions about cultural issues relating to faith and worship this is the place to come.

Info: Sharon: 780-456-3774

Excellent Aboriginal (Indigenous) Christian music will be featured.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Gunn Local Meeting and Christmas Party


Gunn Local Council #55

Meeting and Christmas Party
Gunn Community Hall
December 7, Sunday, 2008
Meeting 1 - 2 pm
Christmas Party 2 - 5 pm
Pot Luck Dinner
Gifts for children ages 12 and under.
50/50 draw, doorprizes and more.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Provincial Council Meeting

NOTICE: Provincial Council Meeting
Thursday November 13, 9:00 am
Head Office, main floor boardroom.
Any member can attend but not vote or participate.