Tags: Jigging

We were invited to perform at Tartan and Red Serge: A Canadian Celtic Showcase at the Shenkman Arts Centre alongside the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers, the MacLeod Fiddlers, Highland dancers, musicians, and fiddler Chad Wolfe.

The first week of May is always an emotional time for many Indigenous families and communities. Red Dress Day is a time to remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit+ people, while also raising awareness about the ongoing violence that continues to affect our communities across Canada. This year, we were honoured to be invited by the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition to perform at Red Dress Day 2026 at Ottawa City Hall.

On April 25, we had the honour of performing at the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition’s Children and Youth Pow Wow in Ottawa.

We were honoured to be invited to speak, dance, and teach at the Anti-Human Trafficking Conference hosted by Minwaashin Lodge. We went into the day knowing we were stepping into a space centred on safety, resilience, and healing. Before we danced, we spoke about why jigging is healing for us as Métis youth.

We were delighted to perform four Métis jigging dances at the 2026 ISET National Gathering where Indigenous organizations come together to learn, share, and build relationships.

We were invited to perform at The Redwoods to begin 2026 in a good way, and it was a truly special afternoon. Joining us were our guest of honour and Elder Reta Gordon, along with fiddler extraordinaire Chad Wolfe. Many residents gathered to enjoy the beauty of Métis jigging and live fiddle tunes, including the Westphalia Waltz.

We had so much fun celebrating culture with the next generation of jiggers! By mentoring Métis youth, we are not only showing steps or traditions, but also motivating our youth to feel a deeper connection to our culture and to the traditions of our ancestors.

We were honoured to attend the Métis National Council’s 2025 Annual General Assembly in Ottawa as both vendors and performers. Being invited into this space, alongside Métis leadership, citizens, and community members from across the homeland, meant a great deal to us.

We were pleased to be invited to the Indigenous Women’s Arts Conference 2025 as both performers and vendors. Hosted by the Indigenous Arts Collective, this annual gathering brings together Indigenous women from urban, rural, and on- and off-reserve communities to share art, culture, and knowledge. Since 2019, the conference has welcomed over 1,000 visitors and supported dozens of Indigenous artists and facilitators. Being part of this space felt meaningful and grounding.

We were honoured to attend the 2025 National Indigenous Sports Gala hosted by the Aboriginal Sport Circle. The gala brought together athletes, leaders, Elders, and community members from across Turtle Island to celebrate 30 years of Indigenous excellence in sport. Being part of that energy felt powerful and welcoming.