Tags: jigging

We had a wonderful time performing at the Bytown Museum in Ottawa as part of the National Trust for Canada's celebration marking 50 years of the World Heritage Convention in Canada.

At the end of June, we had the incredible honour of performing at the 34th Annual Eiteljorg Indian Market and Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was our first time performing at the Eiteljorg Museum, and we were grateful to be invited to be part of one of the largest and most respected celebrations of Indigenous art and culture in North America.

We were excited to return to Huntsville, Ontario for this year's National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration. This was our second time performing at the event after first being invited in 2024, and it was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate Indigenous cultures, music, and dance.

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.