EVENTS


INDIGENOUS EVENTS IN OUR AREA

These events and workshops are happening in our district, but are run by head office or other organizations. Please contact these organizations directly to register.



ROCKY VIEW METIS DISTRICT RUN EVENTS

The below are events run by our District. Should you have issues registering for District run events, please email us at info@rockyviewmetis.com

*Please note, you MUST join our Membership mailing list to be able to register for events. (You may opt out of receiving additional emails once your profile is set up. Simply finish signing up, then login to your profile and click the "email subscription" tab to adjust your preferences.)

How to register for events:

1.  Join our newsletter/event membership 

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2. Wait for our acceptance email. (We must verify MNA# for citizens of our district.)


3. Then register for events.

Upcoming events

    • August 19, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Wazin Ichinabi Ti, Unit 6, 521 1 St W, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A4, Canada
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    Join us for our Capote workshop!

    Bring a bagged lunch, and join us for some conversation while you learn how to make your own Capote! This is a small class, so spots are limited.

    If you don't get in, sign up for our wait list as we plan on running additional classes. This class is for Rocky View Métis District citizens only.

    To register: You MUST be enrolled on our Rocky View District website as a Rocky View Métis Citizen under the JOIN tab. If you have previously done this, you can register now.



    DATE: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

    LOCATION: Wazin Ichinabi Ti, Unit 6, 521 1 St W, Cochrane

    TIME: 9:00-3:00 PM

    WITH SUPPLIES

    Cost: $100 per person with supplies* 

    (This fee includes the cost of an HBC blanket, wool, needle, room fee, small snack and tea/coffee.) ALL supplies must be paid for 7 days to prior to class or your registration will be cancelled.

    Please note: As space is very limited for these classes, cancellations are discouraged. Please only sign up if you're able to attend. No cancellations are permitted with less than 2 days notice.

    WITHOUT SUPPLIES

    Cost: $10 per person with NO supplies**

    (This fee includes room fee, small snack and tea/coffee.) You'll be responsible for providing your own 4-point-sized blanket (if you're making a small or a woman's medium coat) or a 6-point blanket (for a woman's /man's large to x-large capote), ball of WOOL yarn for stitching, and a 22 tapestry needle.) Fee must be paid for 7 days to prior to class or your registration will be cancelled.

    Please note: As space is very limited for these classes, cancellations are discouraged. Please only sign up if you're able to attend. No cancellations are permitted with less than 2 days notice.

    *Remember to bring your bagged lunch!

Past events

July 25, 2025 Alex Kusturok plays Lake Louise
July 25, 2025 Métis Culture Days at Lake Louise
July 09, 2025 2nd annual Métis Stampede Festival
July 05, 2025 Picnic Potluck
June 24, 2025 Annual District Gathering
June 07, 2025 CAPOTE Class
May 28, 2025 Business Mixer
March 22, 2025 Métis Winter Festival
December 16, 2024 (COCHRANE) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
December 15, 2024 (OKOTOKS) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
December 14, 2024 (CHESTERMERE) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
December 14, 2024 (STRATHMORE) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
December 13, 2024 (AIRDRIE) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
December 07, 2024 (DRUMHELLER) Rocky View District - Otipemisiwak Transition information meeting
November 16, 2024 Beading, Tea & Bannock
November 16, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Workshop - Strathmore
November 14, 2024 Pine Needle Basket Workshop - Cochrane
November 13, 2024 Old Time Home Remedies of the Métis in Southern Alberta
November 13, 2024 Aan Ivayrnaan: Life at a Métis Wintering site
November 12, 2024 Intro to Tufting
November 11, 2024 Poppy Beading
November 10, 2024 OKOTOKS — Community Gathering
November 10, 2024 COCHRANE - Jigging Party
November 10, 2024 AIRDRIE - Jigging Party
November 10, 2024 Michif Bingo
October 29, 2024 Capote Making Workshop - COCHRANE
October 28, 2024 Buffalo Hunt
October 25, 2024 Meet the Rocky View Métis District, District Council Candidates

District Council of Rocky View Métis District is a non-profit organization. P.O. Box 2097, Cochrane, AB T4C 1B8

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