September 2024 Update: Volunteers Keep Cultural Connections Strong Despite Limited Resources

Our volunteers have been working tirelessly to ensure that our community continues to have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and grow together. With limited resources, we have had to pause FVMA’s weekly Matriarch Circle, but we remain committed to offering other regular cultural events that bring us closer.

Currently, we continue to host FVMA’s annual weekly fiddle lessons, weekly drum circle, monthly potlucks, and artisan markets. These events provide a space for learning, creativity, and community building, helping to keep our cultural traditions alive.

In addition to FVMA’s ongoing programs, we’re excited to highlight special events such as the recent Terry Fox Run in Abbotsford, where the community came together to support an important cause. Despite challenges, we are proud to maintain these vibrant cultural offerings and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events.

Stay connected with us, and marsi thank you for your continued support of FVMA!

FVMA’s weekly Matriarch Circle (Women & Feminine-Identified) gathers on the traditional, ancestral, and unsurrendered territories of the Mathxw’i (Matsqui) First Nations and close neighbors with Sem’a:th (Sumas) and Leq’a:mel (Mission) First Nations. This is also the landing home of the Fraser Valley Métis Association.

This weekly gathering circle is made possible by the partnerships with the Mamele’awt Indigenous Education Centre and Metis Nation BC (MNBC) and FVMA volunteers’ generous and dedicated support.

Light snacks, coffee and tea provided – Welcome to bring a dish to share

Help save the land and lend a hand by BYOM (Bringing Your Own Mug)

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Metis Natural Environmet: Urban Indigenous Gardening with Kokedamas

Metis Topics: Talking Sticks

Metis Beading: Forget Met Not Pouch by Kelly Penner

Metis Beading: Rainbow Feather Keychain with Flower Bud Pouch by Courtney Harrod