FVMA EVENTS & NEWS
Events
** WAITLIST OPEN ** FVMA Ongoing Metis Fiddle Lessons Program – Fall 2024 to Summer 2025
First Nation, Inuit and Metis Vendors CALL OUT for FVMAs upcoming Artisan Markets at Mamele’awt Indigenous Education Centre – 3277 Gladwin Road
First Nation, Inuit and Metis Artisan Market | March 10, 2024 – 12 to 5 PM | 3277 Gladwin Road
VYPER Culture Nights: Métis Night – March 13, 2024 – 3277 Gladwin Rd – 4 to 8:30 pm
FVMA’s Weekly Women & Feminine Identified Circle | Tuesdays (6 – 8 pm) | 3277 Gladwin Road (Portable)Repeating Event
D.R.U.M.C. (Dawn Rising Urban Medicine Circle) Saturdays @ 9 amRepeating Event
FVMA Community Potluck Gathering | Apr. 21, 2024 – 11am to 1 pm at 3277 Gladwin Road
Red Dress Day Event | May 5, 2024 between 10 am to 3:30 pm
FVMA Community Potluck Gathering | May 22, 2024 – 6 to 8:30 pm at 3277 Gladwin Road
News
VYPER’s Metis Night Celebrates Indigenous Culture with Resounding Success!
On March 13, 2024, the Indigenous community came together in a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and solidarity at the Métis Night event, hosted by
Economic Reconciliation: Fraser Valley Métis Association Celebrates Indigenous Art and Culture with Artisan Markets
The Fraser Valley Métis Association is excited to support and foster economic reconciliation through their First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Artisan Markets! These markets are
Fraser Valley Metis Association Acquires Bigfoot Moccasin – February 26, 2024
The Fraser Valley Métis Association (FVMA) is elated to share a significant achievement: the official acquisition of Bigfoot Moccasin. This monumental step forward underscores our
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT: Feb. 21, 2024 Global News – Ottawa reaches $59M settlement with Matsqui First Nation for 1909 land seizure
🌟 PROOF OF STOLEN LANDS: Matsqui First Nation Settlement with Ottawa 🌟 The Fraser Valley Metis Association stands in solidarity with Matsqui First Nation as
Métis Health & Wellness Month: Guidance on Setting up Payment Plans for COVID-19 and CERB Benefits
Abbotsford, January 19, 2024 – In an effort to support the health and well-being of Métis individuals, Metis Health and Wellness Month is highlighting the
Thank you to Everyone who came out to FVMA’s September 20, 2023 Community Potluck event!
Maarsii Thank You for helping make this truly an enjoyable evening, and we had a great time. The food was delicious, and we particularly
Fraser Valley Métis Association’s Fiddle Program 2023/2024 Registration is OPEN – easy online registration
Fraser Valley Métis Association is accepting registrations for the 2023-2024 Fiddle Lessons Program. REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/BH8UQsz96unYv9Hb9 For more information about FVMA’s Fiddle Lessons: https://fvma.ca/events/online-registration-is-now-open-for-fvmas-23-24-annual-fiddle-lessons/
Urban Indigenous Indoor Gardening with FVMA
Urban Indigenous have minimal to no access and exposure to natural environments and Kokedamas are a way of bringing natural elements into living environments. Kokedama
THIS IS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO: Hello from the Three Sisters in Manitoba!
Testimonials from the Tea Time Event on June 10, 2023 Tea Time & Bannock Event – June 10, 2023 (2 – 4 pm) “Hello
Petition for Elected 2SLGBTQQIA+ Representation in MNBC Leadership
“This petition is to demonstrate to MNBC leadership that citizens support the creation of elected 2SLGBTQQIA+ representation on the Board of the Metis Nation, and
February 2023 – It’s Time for Two Spirit Reconciliation: A Call for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis Inclusion and Equity
“…a first of its kind research and community-building project for 2SLGBTQQIA+ Métis community members in this province. The work has been supported by a variety
MNBC’s Mîcôwin (Food) Program and other programs and services…
The Mîcôwin (Food) Program provides groceries delivered directly to the homes of MNBC Citizens. This support will help relieve the financial pressures that Métis families to provide