This is an archived event from Culture Days 2019.
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Métis Jigging
Dance History & heritage Indigenous Music Physical activity & movement
Date and time
Location
Davis Bay Hall
Sechelt, BC
Directions: The event is at Davis Bay Hall on Davis Bay Road in Sechelt.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English and French.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
The United Canadian Métis Nation, with support from the District of Sechelt, hosts Métis Jigging in Davis Bay Hall every Saturday from 11am to 1pm. This is open to all levels from beginning to advanced. Our talented and delightful teacher, Gayle MacDonald, keeps us on our toes. Her partner, Ted, fiddles us to a frenzy, and guest musicians such as Phil Bourgeois strum us to the stars.
There are potluck snacks, coffee, tea, etc. Entrance is by donation. (any amount from 0 up). Donations help to pay for expenses and guest dance instructors.
Info: 604-885-4353
Links
- More Métis info. ucmn.ca
Organizer
United Canadian Métis Nation
The United Canadian Metis Nation organizes Metis dancing year round. We also celebrate Louis Riel Day on November 19th by raising the Metis flag at Town Halls. We hold an annual gathering to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples' Day. We are proud to have George and Terry Goulet, Métis Elders and bestselling authors of books on Métis History, as an important part of our community.