McMurray Métis
441 Sakitawaw Trail T9H4P3 Fort McMurray, AB, Canada

The Metis Nation of Alberta will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Fort McMurray for all Métis citizens. Fort McMurray COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Details Clinic location: Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park... Clinic dates: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 Staff hours: 8:30am to 7:30pm (Note: this is an all-day/evening clinic) Vaccine: Pfizer & Moderna (mRNA); 1000 doses in a single day First dose clinic Appointments only, no walk ups. How to Book an Appointment May 11th May 19th 1. Online (MNA) Citizens can go to https://book.appointment-plus.com/d0kv7xp0/#/ The option to book the LLB, Calgary or Fort McMurray clinic is available and appointments have been pre-entered so that you can only book what they have available. Booking system is live now through May 19th (end of day) when AHS will open the remaining appointments up to Fort Mc Murray residents. 2. Telephone 780-742-7896 M-F from 8:30am 4:30pm Citizens who may have difficulty with internet connectivity or just require a bit of help can contact the MML for support during regular office hours. May 20th May 26th 1. Online (AHS) Citizens can go to https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/page17295.aspx 2. Telephone (AHS Health Link) 8-1-1

A great opportunity as ConocoPhillips' mechanic shop is looking for its next Heavy Equipment Technician trainee.

Still lots of opportunities for people to get their COVID-19 vaccine!

Happy Mother’s Day!

We are strongly encouraging everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon as they are eligible. To book Online through AHS, please follow this link: https://myhealth.alberta.ca//I/Pages/CovidImmPubTool.aspx For information about booking with a Local Pharmacies visit: https://www.ab.bluecross.ca//covid-19-immunization-program... If you require any further assistance, please reach out, call 811 or visit www.alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine

Something virtually to look forward to!

There will be a viewing tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 07, for anyone who would like to pay their respects to Ed Cooper. At Robert Anderson Funeral Home from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm COVID-19 Safety Measures will be in place.

*Virtual Cree Chat* Every Wednesday we will be posting Cree Chat Content! You’ll either get a video or a photo with some word(s) of the day. What are some words or phrases you’d like to learn? Comment below!

We are so thrilled how popular the first volume of Kokum’s Cookbook became! While we no longer have any more physical copies to giveaway, we are able to offer a virtual edition! You can visit our website to flip through the cookbook or download a copy! https://mcmurraymetis.org/mcmurray-metis-local-1935-cookbo/

We are deeply saddened after the loss of our member, Ed Cooper, known to many as Muskwa. Muskwa passed away on January 4, 2021. Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of his loved ones.

Happy Louis Riel Day! Please enjoy our mini documentary that we have put together. #louisrielday #metisweek

Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency and putting aggressive measures in place to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of CO...VID-19 cases. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GATHERINGS (PROVINCE-WIDE) Effective immediately, no indoor social gatherings will be permitted. Individuals who live alone may have up to 2 non-household close contacts who are able to visit in their homes. They must be the same two people throughout the duration of these measures. Social gatherings in indoor workplaces, such as lunchroom gatherings, are also not allowed. Outdoor social gatherings are permitted to a maximum of 10 people. Funeral services and wedding ceremonies must follow all public health guidance and are limited to a maximum of 10 in-person attendees. Receptions will not be permitted. Not following the mandatory restrictions could result in fines and enforcement. The Emergency Alert System will be used to ensure Albertans are aware of the mandatory requirements. PLACES OF WORSHIP (REGIONS UNDER ENHANCED STATUS) Effective immediately, places of worship are limited to a maximum of 1/3 normal attendance per service, physical distancing between households and masking will be required. Faith based leaders are encouraged to move services online. BUSINESS AND SERVICE RESTRICTIONS (EFFECTIVE NOV 27) Businesses within the enhanced status regions that must be closed for in-person service include: Banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, auditoria and concert venues, non-approved/licensed markets, community centres Children’s play places or indoor playgrounds All levels of team and individual sport Businesses that may remain open with 25% occupancy including: Retail, including liquor and cannabis Grocery stores Pharmacies Clothing stores Computer and technology stores Hardware Additional services that may remain open with 25% occupancy including: Movie theatres Museums and galleries Libraries Casinos, offering slots only. Table games must be closed at this time. Indoor entertainment centres including amusement parks, water parks, bingo halls and racing centres. Indoor fitness, recreation, sports and physical activity centres, including dance and yoga studios, martial arts, gymnastics and private or public swimming pools. Restaurants, bars, pubs and lounges will be open with restrictions: Max of 6 people from the same immediate household at a table and no movement between tables People who live alone can meet with up to 2 non-household contacts as long as they’re the same two throughout the duration of these restrictions Only seated eating and drinking is permitted. No other services or entertainment will be allowed. K-12 SCHOOLS (PROVINCE-WIDE) In all schools, grades 7-12 will move to at-home learning on Nov. 30, ending in-person classes early. Students in Early Childhood Services and Grades K-6 will remain learning in-person until Dec. 18. All students will return to at-home learning after their winter break and resume in-person learning on January 11, 2021. This measure is mandatory. Alberta’s government is making diploma exams optional for the rest of the school year. Students and their parents can choose whether to write the exam or receive an exemption for the April, June, and August 2021 exam sessions. MANDATORY MASK REQUIREMENTS A new mandatory mask requirement is in place in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas for indoor workplaces. This includes any location where employees are present, and applies to visitors, including delivery personnel, and employees or contractors. Masking will be mandatory in places of worship and existing school masking requirements will continue. More information is available at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

https://www.cbc.ca//ed/mcmurray-métis-louis-riel-1.5793397

Last week we hosted our Elders Tea at Surekha's on the Snye, a truly beautiful setting overlooking the river and getting to check out Fred MacDonalds artwork! Huge thank you to them for making us feel so safe and secluded from the rest of the restaurant and serving a delicious meal!

Virtual Beading is tonight! Call the office to get added to the zoom call.

Alberta’s latest COVID-19 Safety Measures.

There are various ways to provide your feedback on the municipality's draft of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan, including a virtual open house to be held on December 7.

The 6,000-panel project is designed to save up to 800,000 liters of diesel fuel annually and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2,170 tonnes.

https://www.aptnnews.ca//newly-formed-national-coalition-/

*Virtual* Christmas Craft Night! If you need one of the 6 kits available, please call to RSVP 780-743-2659. Treasure will then delivery your craft kit! Kit includes: Clothes pegs x2, Small wooden dowel topped with wood bead, Black yarn, 8 1/2" x 10" soft hide, Embroidery thread, Faux sinew, Small Strips of leather. You will also need: scissors, fabric glue/Elmer’s extreme tacky glue, scotch tape... If you would like to join in on the zoom and have your own materials, you can still register to be invited to the Zoom Meeting.

Our friends at Syncrude are hosting an Indigenous Community Turkey Event! This is open to all friends and families of the Athabasca Tribal Council, McMurray Métis and the Fort McMurray area. It is one turkey, per household and 'first come - first served.' ... Saturday, November 28, 2020 from Noon till 2:00 p.m. in the McMurray Métis parking lot (441 Sakitawaw Trail) Please note this is a drive through event.

The Celebrating Louis Riel documentary will be on Shaw Tv (channel 10) @shawtvfortmc at 3:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. every day for the rest of November! Make sure to tell your Kokum’s and Nimosom’s #MétisWeek #LouisRiel #Documentary #shawtv #ymm #rmwb #McMurrayMétis #Métis

In honour of today being National Indigenous Veterans Day let us take time to remember all of the First Nation, Métis and Inuit brave men and women who have served our country in times and war and peace, fought for our freedom, and sacrificed their lives. Our board director Cindy Punko shared this Maclean’s article with us. Several years ago I invited Mr Woodward to come to the school I was working at. He bought this article with him and the letter his mother got when he was MIA during the war. He spoke about this article, he was a very kind and humble man and was our member for many years up until his death. #aboriginalveteransday #lestweforget #indigenous #métis #veterans #canada #ymm #mcmurrraymétis #rmwb

Thank you to École Dickinsfield School for showcasing our Métis Culture! Check out the time lapse they took of our staff and students raising the teepee!

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT), in partnership with a dozen regional stakeholders, is conducting a labour study. This study will provide a comprehensive understanding of workforce requirements and challenges during these uncertain and evolving economic conditions. All industry sectors and labour force groups are included and encouraged to participate in the survey. https://survey.alchemer.com//6017/FMWB-Labour-Study-Survey

Tamarack Pharmacy will have their Mobile Clinic set up in our parking lot (441 Sakitawaw Trail) on Wednesday. Anyone who wants to get their flu shot is welcome to come.

Our students had so much fun learning from Fort Chipeywan Metis Association Local #125, Kendrick Cardinal! What’s your favourite way to incorporate trout into a meal? Comment below! #MétisWeek

Thank you so much to Life and Portraits for photographing our board, staff and students! She did an absolutely amazing job and made sure we all looked our absolute best. Our new headshots will be up on our website shortly!

https://northernontario.ctvnews.ca//province-investigating

Fishing is a huge part of Métis culture and our way of life. Today the students got a lesson on how to clean, filet and smoke lake trout by Kendrick Cardinal, President of Fort Chipeywan Metis Association Local #125, who caught the trout from Lake Athabasca in Fort Chipewyan. Check out Allie’s skills #MétisWeek

Looks like we had a visitor from a Kakâkô (Raven) Maybe that’s why some call them Kaka! #CreeChat #Raven #Scavengers #Winter #Bird #SpiritAnimal #Cree #indigenous #métis #ymm #rmwb

We hope everyone had a great #métisweek #rockyourmocs #mcmurraymétis #métis #indigenous #treaty8territory #ymm #rmwb

Next Week's Elders tea will be at Surekha's on the Snye! Our Elders will enjoy lunch, check out Fred McDonald's art exhibit and have the opportunity to give their feedback about the proposed Franklin and Main park from Melanie who is on the Wood Buffalo Downtown Revitalization Advisory Committee. Elders must RSVP by calling Laura at 780-881-9633.

Today is the first day of Veterans Week, a time to honour those who have served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. Sunday, November 8 is National Indigenous Veterans Day and Wednesday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. #lestweforget #veteransweek #remembranceday #poppy #beading #weremember #indigenous #métis #moosehidecampaign #mmiw

Attention all members, here are the details for the ‘Christmas Gift Giveaway’! No registration require - this is open to all members. You are required to pick up your own gift, and present photo ID. In the event you can not pick up on your designated day of the week or Saturday, December 5, then you can contact Laura Singer to arrange for delivery, 780-881-9633 [email protected]. For all inquiries, please contact our Facebook Page.

We are sad to hear of this local business closing. Dan and the rest of the staff at Fotosource Photography were always a delight to work with from photographing our events to helping us purchase the right equipment! We thank them for their service.

Reminder members that we will be having Christmas Craft Nights every Monday! Monday, November 9th we will be making mini dream catchers - some experience with weaving is recommended. Call the office to register 780-743-2659

*Virtual* Christmas Craft Night! If you need one of the 12 kits available, please call to RSVP by 4:00 P.M. today. Treasure will then delivery your craft kit! Kit includes: craft felt, embroidery floss, beads, beading needle, beading thread, fur scraps, tissues, pattern sheet.... You will also need: scissors, sewing needle for embroidery, fabric glue/Elmer’s extreme tacky glue, pen or fabric marker, pattern sheet If you would like to join in on the zoom and have your own materials, you can still register, Treasure will need your E-mail address.

JOB OPPROTUNITY: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is hiring an Advisor on Reconciliation that will support the Indigenous and Rural Relations department in its work towards advancing Reconciliation within the RMWB.

Métis Week is Sunday, Nov 15. - Saturday. Nov 21 with Louis Riel Day on November 16! While we won't we hosting any events this year stay tuned into our Social Media as we showcase our Métis culture and celebrate Louis Riel all week!

There will be an virtual information session on Monday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. for Indigenous students interested in getting a certificate in Community-Based Environmental Monitoring through Keyano College.