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The following invitation is extended to all interested in Metis history:
The Qu'Appelle Valley Rendezvous
August 6,7,8 and 9, 2009
at Lebret, Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan
From the "Heart of the Nation" they traveled West with their Red River carts, hoping to create a new life for themselves and their families......
Some had taken the route south to Pembina and the Turtle Mountains.
Some remained at Turtle Mountain and made a home there, but others continued their journey west. Many traveled north again to Willow Bunch, Woodmountain and the Cypress Hills.
Eventually, a considerable number of families chose to settle in the beautiful Qu'Appelle Valley.
For them it was already a familiar place, that had been known and cherished for generations.
It was a legendary gathering place that provided shelter and nourishment for the body and soul.
The early Métis families brought with them their faith, and soon this place became known as "La Mission de Qu'Appelle".
Families journeyed for miles to Lebret to have their children baptized. Many a young couple got married in Lebret ...and many found their final resting place here.
We will be celebrating the families who took the journey more than 100 years ago. Their descendants live among us.
Just a few days ago we were reminded of these journeys, when we welcomed the Red River Carts that had come to the valley from Manitoba. We learned that the carts were
manufactured at St. Francois Xavier/ Grantown more than 150 years ago, when Metis people experienced a "Golden Age".
The Qu'Appelle Valley Rendezvous will be a historical event, a learning experience and most of all a celebration for all who are interested in Metis history and culture.
The event will take place at the Lebret Community Centre (formerly Curling Rink)
Proposed Schedule of Events:
August 6, 2009
10:00 to 12:00 Registration - meet, greet, visit
12:00 to 1:00 Traditional Lunch provided
1:00 to 2:00 Organizational and "house keeping" session
2:00 to 4:00 Time to get to know Lebret
- visit museum
- church
- graveyard
- time to rest, have supper etc
10:00 Candle Light Prayer Walk
- remembering an old tradition
- remembering our ancestors
- remembering our own concerns and dreams
August 7, 2009
10:00 to 12:00 Workshops
- Red River Cart Demonstration
- Michif Language
- Story Telling
- Traditional Healing/ Traditional Food
- Jigging
- Fiddling
- Traditional Crafts
- Métis Genealogy
- Traditional Games and Skills Demonstration
12:00 to 1:00 Lunch provided
1:00 to 4:00 Workshops (as above)
6:00 - 8:00 Break for Supper and Rest
SUPPER WILL NOT BE PROVIDED
8:00 to 10:00 Talent Show
August 8, 2009
Special Day to celebrate and honour Cuthbert Grant, First Leader of the Métis Nation and Founder of St. Francois Xavier and his descendants.
At least four of Cuthbert's children lived in Saskatchewan:
James Grant, Marie Rose (Grant),Gariepi or Gardippi, Marguerite (Grant) Ross and
Julie Rose (Grant) Desjarlais.
Cuthbert's son, James, lived at Katepwa Lake, and Cuthbert's youngest child, Julie, lived in Lebret.
Both are buried at Lebret. Their numerous descendants live in and around the Qu'Appelle Valley and in other areas of Southeast Saskatchewan.
11:00 am Parade
Family Gathering: visiting, story telling
5:00 pm Supper
8:00 pm Dance - for the Public
August 9, 2009
10:30 Special Mass for Cuthbert Grant, Marie McGillis and all their descendants, also for the Families who came from St. Francois Xavier to settle in Lebret and who were the first original parishioners.
Tickets for Sale:
$ 16.00 for Supper only (Aug 8, 2009)
$ 10.00 for Dance only (Aug 8, 2009)
$ 5.00 for Talent show only (Aug 7, 2009)
$ 20.00 for all three events
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL FREE FAMILY CELEBRATION!
For more information and/or to register, please contact:
mechtild@saktel.net
306-332-1314 (evenings only)
Please leave a message with name and contact phone #.
Events Schedule is open to change!
Additional suggestions and ideas are welcome!
Any sharing of talents and/or a financial donation is much appreciated!
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