Lac Ste. Anne Métis District 8

08/26/2026

The Métis Education Foundation (MEF) awards are currently open 🎉

MEF – Métis Scholar Award(s)
Supporting Métis Citizens pursuing academic, artistic, or athletic excellence at the provincial, national, or international level, bringing recognition to the Métis community in Alberta.

To be considered for a Métis Education Foundation Métis Scholar Award, an applicant must be enrolled in a full-time graduate or undergraduate program in a post-secondary institution where the MEF does not have an endowment agreement.

Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and/or excellence in the chosen activity.

👉 Check the list of ineligible schools here: https://ow.ly/vRep50ZAG8j

👉 Apply here: https://ow.ly/TN6p50ZAG8h

Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized and supported in your educational journey.

Applications close October 15 at 11:59 PM 📅

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

Do something Amazing this summer.

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08/25/2026

🌿 Stony Plain & Spruce Grove… you’re next!

In response to the incredible level of interest from families in the Parkland County area, Roots of Resilience Charter School is exploring the opportunity to open a campus in the Stony Plain/Spruce Grove area for September 2027!

We’re excited to connect with families to share more about our vision and answer questions about our education approach rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, land-based learning, culture, and holistic education.

☀️Parent and Community Information Evening

📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
📍 Holiday Inn Express – Spruce Grove
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM

We’re looking forward to meeting you, Stony Plain & Spruce Grove! 🌿

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

The wonderful dancers were the highlight of an amazing gathering.

08/22/2026

Métis Student Representative Applications are NOW OPEN!

The Otipemisiwak Métis Student Association (OMSA) is excited to launch the Métis Student Representative Initiative for the 2026–2027 academic year!

We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and community-minded Métis students who want to connect with fellow students, strengthen their campus community, and share information about programs, services, events, scholarships, and other opportunities available to Métis students.

As a Métis Student Representative, you’ll have the opportunity to:
> Gain valuable volunteer and leadership experience
> Access professional development opportunities
> Build your network within the Métis community and with educational partners
> Receive OMSA and En Roo branded apparel and promotional items
> Receive an honorarium in recognition of your contributions

This is your opportunity to develop your leadership skills, make new connections, and help strengthen the Métis student community at your post-secondary institution.

📅 Applications close August 31, 2026
🎓 Applicants must be an OMSA member and currently enrolled at a participating Métis Education Foundation (MEF) post-secondary partner institution.

Interested in becoming a Métis Student Representative? Apply today: https://forms.gle/2wJxQ7hwdFExPcfF7

Not an OMSA member yet? Join the Otipemisiwak Métis Student Association: https://msa.rupertsland.org/

08/22/2026

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08/21/2026

Thank you so much for the amazing BBQ, what a wonderful welcome. So great to see all the smiling volunteers in red shirts.

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗚 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗕𝗤 🍔🌭🍉

We are ready to welcome Citizens from across the Nation to our beautiful District! 💙♾️

The 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀’ 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 is being hosted in Slave Lake, and the Lesser Slave Lake Métis District is honoured to help start the gathering off in a good way with our 𝗔𝗖𝗚 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗕𝗤 today!✨

Join us 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 as we welcome Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government to our home territory with food, smiles, and community connection. Our LSLMD Citizen Representative, District Captain, District Councilors, team, and citizen volunteers will be serving up bison burgers, beef burgers, hot dogs, salads, watermelon, dessert, and plenty of warm hospitality. 🍔🌭🍉

We will have a live band playing (Stacey Degiorgio & Donnie L'Hirondelle), and there will be a coloring activity for kids 🖍️🖍️

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 5:00 to 8:00 pm
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Big Fish Bay (By the Pool/Park - no pool access)

We are so excited to gather, share a meal, and celebrate this special moment together.
𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: There will be no pool access. Please bring your own chairs. 🪑

08/17/2026

We are so excited to see everyone in Slave Lake this weekend.