It's an event that is aimed to bring people together to remember and celebrate.
Ste. Madeleine Metis Days take place from Friday to Sunday 13 kilometres west of Binscarth. Opening with the Gary Lepine Band at 7 on Friday night, the three-day event will wrap up with the Michael Audette Band on Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4.
"It's about getting together to celebrate and remember our ancestors," said Kim Smith, organizer. "We need to keep them alive on the Ste. Madeleine land as they were kicked off in 1938. We go back every year, some of the foundations from the homes are even still up."
The weekend also includes a $5000 jackpot bingo from 11:15 to 1:30 in the main tent on Sunday and prior to that, there will be a MASS from 10 to 11. There will be a silent auction and door prizes to go along with the petting zoo for the kids, cultural activities and a lot more. There will also be a craft show and there's a jigging contest starting around 3:30 on Saturday. The Eldon Campbell Band will also perform.
For Smith, this weekend is one of the most special of the year.
"It's very important to me, this was my grandfather's dream, he brought the idea up of starting it," ended Smith. "My goal is to continue with the tradition every year.
Here is a full schedule of events for the weekend:
