The Northwest Métis Council, along with the Manitoba Métis Federation, will be hosting a National Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration this afternoon.
The majority of the celebration will be held virtually on the Northwest Métis council social media pages from 11 am-3:30 pm.
When you tune into the virtual celebration, you’ll be greeted with live musical performances, dancing, as well as presentations on topics such as harvesting and much more, according to Métis community liaison worker Tammy Chief.
While most of the celebration will be held virtually, there will be an in-person lunch you can attend.
The Métis community centre at 101 11th avenue southwest will be hosting a free bannock burger lunch in their parking lot from 11 am-1 pm.
Organizers kindly ask those who wish to celebrate with a bannock burger to remain in their vehicles and wear masks.
Ms. Chief also added that there would be five summer-filled baskets in the spirit of celebration to be won for those who best decorate their homes, cars, and even themselves in honour of the indigenous day.
For more information on this day of celebration, you can visit the Northwest Métis Councils Facebook page here.
