Métis Week is an annual event planned by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and sees a range of interesting commemorative events take place across Alberta.
Every year in November, the City of Edmonton partners with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government to honour Métis Week and the Métis people of Edmonton and surrounding areas.
The Métis flag is on permanent display in front of City Hall, alongside the Canadian flag, Provincial flag, the City of Edmonton flag and Treaty No. 6 flag. Métis Week has been celebrated in the City of Edmonton since 1997.
Métis Week Proclamation
The City recognizes the important role that Métis people have played in the founding and development of Edmonton and the contributions they continue to make to our great city.
View the 2025 Métis Week Proclamation signed by Mayor Andrew Knack
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What is Métis Week?
Louis Riel devoted and sacrificed his life defending the rights of Métis people. Riel’s legacy continues to resonate across the homeland.
Each year, on November 16, Métis people across Canada pay tribute to the Right Honourable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony on the date of his execution. This ceremony symbolizes the commitment Métis people share in striving for and promoting the visions of Louis Riel and is one of the most important dates on the Métis calendar.
In addition to recognizing Louis Riel Day on November 16, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta has declared the week surrounding November 16 as “Métis Week.” The week is devoted to commemorating the sacrifices of the Métis who continue to strive toward rights and recognition as a distinct nation.
Other Indigenous Commemorations
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Red Dress Day | May 5 |
| Moose Hide Campaign | May (dates vary) |
| Blue Jean Jacket Day | June 6 |
| Indigenous History Month | June |
| Okîsikow (Angel) Way Day | June 14 |
| Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day | August 23 |
| Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt | September 16 |
| Orange Shirt Day Run and Walk | September 28 |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 |
| Sisters in Spirit Day | October 4 |
Resources
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Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program
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Indigenous History Month
Indigenous History Month takes place annually in June.
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