Threads of the Métis People-a Free Learning Event

In honour of Metis Week: Learning Session with Metis Elder, Metis speakers, and Metis artists.
Join us for Threads of the Métis People—a free in-person learning event hosted by United Way of Calgary and Area (United Way), highlighting the woven nature of Métis identity through music, dance and storytelling

As part of United Way’s Akak’stiman Indigenous Strategy, this event supports our commitment to co-creating learning opportunities that build cultural understanding within United Way and our community.

Held during Métis Week, this gathering is a chance to learn from speakers such as Métis herbalist, sash weaver and storyteller Kalyn Kodiak, and Métis historian and artifact storyteller Amy Barton, while deepening cultural understanding and experiencing the strength and beauty of a living culture.

All United Way staff, United Way partner agencies, community organizations, community members and family are welcome at this event.

Please arrive a few minutes before the start time; to get settled so the event can start on time.

The session will begin with a smudge and blessing.