Lee Thom, elected Councillor for the Kikino Metis Settlement, joins Vice President Brenda Blyan this week to talk about the history of the Silver Birch Rodeo and Celebration Days, as well as the exciting weekend ahead  for this year’s event from August 16 to 18, 2024. Folks can learn more by following Kikino Silver Birch Rodeo & Celebration Days on Facebook or by visiting https://www.kikinoms.com/silver-birch-rodeo

“It takes a full community – council, administration, staff, and volunteers – to organize a show this big. We are grateful for all their efforts to welcome so many guests to our rodeo and celebration days! Thank you!” ~ Cllr. Lee Thom, Kikino Metis Settlement

EPISODE 7: June 1, 2024 - MSGC Vice President Brenda Blyan spoke this week with Evan Hicks who is a proud member of the Peavine Metis Settlement and a remarkable young athlete. He joined Brenda along with his mom, Anita.

Evan is 11 years old and has achieved a significant milestone in his Taekwondo journey. He holds a 2nd-degree black belt, an accomplishment attained by less than 1% of kids worldwide. This remarkable feat is a testament to his dedication, passion, and perseverance. Evan's next adventure is taking him to Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea, next month from July 12th to July 27th. This trip is more than just an opportunity to enhance his Taekwondo skills and compete in an event; it's a chance to experience a new culture and broaden his horizons.

Here are the links mentioned in the show this week: 

Facebook group: 
Evan Hicks, Taekwondo Blackbelt Journey

Etransfer for support or information: 
evanhicks2021@gmail.com

EPISODE 6: May 18, 2024 - This episode of The Metis Settlements Show provides highlights of the Indigenous Identity Fraud Conference that took place on May 14 and 15 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Along with clips from President Lamouche, other speakers included in the show this week are Manitoba Metis Federation President David Chartrand, Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod, and Mi’kmaw lawyer & activist Dr. Pam Palmater.

EPISODE 5: April 20, 2024 - President Dave Lamouche is joined this week by Cpl. Vernon Hagen, the Metis Community Liaison for the Alberta RCMP.  On this week’s episode of pîkiskwêwin, The Metis Settlement Show, Cpl. Hagen discusses his journey as a Metis youth to joining the RCMP, the work being done with our Settlements, the recruitment work that is ongoing, and the development of the official RCMP Metis sash.

EPISODE 4: April 6, 2024 - This week, President Lamouche is joined in conversation with Keltie Lambert from Witten Law to discuss the very important March 28th federal court decision issued in MSGC’s favour by Justice Grammond related to the Crown-MNA self-government agreement signed in February 2023.

EPISODE 3: March 23, 2024 - This week, Vice President Brenda Blyan talks with Adaawewigamig founder and Fishing Lake Metis Settlement member, Gabby Fayant. 

 Tune in to hear from Gabby, as well as a discussion between President Dave Lamouche and Vice President Blyan on recent activities by the Executive over the last few months.

EPISODE 2: March 9, 2024 - In the spirit of International Women’s Day, this week we sit down with actress Tantoo Cardinal, project Manager Grace Hardy and Taproot Academy’s Adrienne Lynis.

EPISODE 1: February 24, 2024 - This week, guest host Sean Burke kicks off the series speaking with President Dave Lamouche and Vice President Brenda Blyan.