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Please Note: Times are subject to change

Thursday, July 19, 2007

5:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremonies - Main Stage

Procession into Veteran's Hall
Opening Prayer
Métis National Anthem
Welcoming Remarks

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Family Cultural Activities

Come and experience activities designed to teach various skills to enhance appreciation of our Métis culture and heritage!

7:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Métis Showcase - Main Stage

The Main Stage will be open to all those who wish to perform.
Come and share your talents!

8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - Old Tyme Dance

Featuring our own award winning Donny Parenteau

Friday, July 20, 2007

Day and Evening - Elders' Building

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Family Cultural Activities

Come and experience activities designed to teach various skills to enhance appreciation of our Métis culture and heritage!

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Pavilion

A display area, craft market and service showcase. Various Métis businesses, craftspeople, and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Affiliates will have display tables and information booths.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Horse Shoes

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Variety Show

Come and enjoy the talents of our own Métis performers: Puppeteer, Magician, Rapper, Folk Singer

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Family Cultural Activities

Come and experience activities designed to teach various skills to enhance appreciation of our Métis culture and heritage!

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - TBA

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Sasktel Hot Air Balloon Rides

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Jam Session - Main Stage

9:30 p.m. - Voyageur Games Experience - Demo/Practice

Come and see what the Voyageur Games are all about and give some activities a try. You may want to compete tomorrow.

9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. - Dance

Featuring our own award winning Donny Parenteau

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Day and Evening - Elders' Building

Community Appreciation Day - Batoche National Historical Site

Pancake Breakfast

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Parks Canada Free Wagon Rides

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Family Cultural Activities

Come and experience activities designed to teach various skills to enhance appreciation of our Métis culture and heritage!

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m - Horse Shoes

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m - Bannock Baking Competition

11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Pavilion

A display area, craft market and service showcase. Various Métis businesses, craftspeople, and Métis Nation - Saskatchewan Affiliates will have display tables and information booths.

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m - Variety Show

1:00 p.m. - Dance Competitions - Main Stage

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Family Cultural Activities

Come and experience activities designed to teach various skills to enhance appreciation of our Métis culture and heritage!

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Fiddling Competition - Main Stage

7:00 p.m. - Voyageur Games - Voyageur Site

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Jam Session - Main Stage

9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. - Dance

Featuring...TBA

Sunday, July 22, 2007

10:00 a.m. - Mass - Main Stage

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Procession to the Gravesite

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Voyageur Game Finals

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Square Dancing Finals

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Jigging

4:00 p.m. - Cultural Events Awards Presentations - Main Stage

4:30 p.m. - Closing Ceremonies

Please note that times of Competitions are subject to change and may begin a little late depending on the number of competitors.

Thank you

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