Métis Stampede Festival

Welcome to the Métis Stampede Festival! Come join members of the Métis Nation within Alberta at Fort Calgary at the The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland for a fun-filled event celebrating Métis culture on July 9th from 10AM until 5pm. Get ready for a day of exciting performances, elders talk, jigging, artisan market and voyageur games. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant Métis community and learn more about their rich heritage.

Admission is free, and there's something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your friends and family and come on down to the festival for a day you won't forget!

Opening Ceremonies at the Markings

9:30 Opening Remarks - Amber Boyd - Rockyview Metis District Captain

9:35 Elder Blessing

9:40 Metis Anthem

9:45 Remarks - Calgary Elbow District Captain - Carmen Lasante

9:50 Remarks - Calgary Nose Hill Citizens Representative - Nelson Lussier

9:55 Remarks - Lorelei Higgins Parker - Mrs. Canada

Upper Barracks

10:00 - 10:30 -Metis Band - Walker & The Tribe

10:45 - 11:15 - Fiddler - Billie Joseph

11:30 - 12:00 - Fiddler -Billie Joseph & Calgary Metis Dancers

12:15 - 1:15 - Riel Reframed - Craig Ginn

1:15 - 1:45 - Metis Band - Walker & the Tribe

1:45 - 2:15 - Elder Talk - Art Cunningham

2:15 - 2:45 - Elder Talk - Kookum Marie

2:45 - 3:15 - Metis Band - Richard & Friends

3:15 - 3:45 - Fiddlers - The Denby Family & Doreen's Dancers

3:45 - 4:15 - Fiddlers - The Denby Family & Metis Cultural Dancers/Foothills Jiggers

4:30 - 5:00 - Metis Band - Richard & Friends

Lower Barracks & Patio

10:00 - 5:00 Artisan Market, Wheel of Metis & Metis Photo Booth

Markings

Trappers Tent large

10:00 - 5:00 Metis Historians talks on the history of the Metis Calgary and Southern Alberta

Voyageur Games Adult

10:00 - 5:00 - Log Carry

10:00 - 5:00 - Tumpline Carry (180pds & 90pds)

10:00 - 5:00 - Tug of War (Group)

10:00 - 5:00 - Crab Tug of War

10:00 - 5:00 - Cream Can Carry

10:00 - 5:00 - Axe Throwing (plastic portable set)

10:00 - 5:00- Leg Wrestling

Voyageur Games Kids

10:00 - 5:00 - Wheelbarrow Race

10:00 - 5:00 - Tumpline Carry (40pds & 20pds)

10:00 - 5:00 - Axe Throwing (plastic portable set)

10:00 - 5:00 - Sack Race

10:00 - 5:00 - Egg Spoon Race

10:00 - 5:00 - Tug of War

10:00 - 5:00 - 3 legged race

Jigging Lessons

12:30 - 1:00 - Calgary Metis Dancers

2:15 - 2:45 - Doreen's Dancers

4:30 - 5:00 - Metis Cultural Dancers/Foothills Jiggers

Host or Publisher Carme Lasante