{"id":352,"date":"2024-06-06T01:32:58","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T01:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2026-03-06T03:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:53:44","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/?page_id=352","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"wp-block-template-part\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dc533f00d7fee12fc894e6c0e2a3e9b is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad547b4c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h1 class=\"wp-block-site-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"home\">EDMONTON M\u00c8TIS DANCE 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wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Edmonton M\u00e9tis Cultural Dancers were established in the fall of 1985 by young students at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) in Edmonton. Georgina Donald, the cultural coordinator, believed it was essential for youth to engage with their culture through the arts in a fun and expressive way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, most of the original dancers had been taking lessons for over a year. These lessons, taught by dance instructor Moise White, were held every Sunday afternoon for two hours between September and April. White selected ten students to advance to a higher level of dance. During their first year, the dancers learned the basic steps and patterns of various traditional M\u00e9tis dances, along with the theory behind them, including traditional music, timing, and cultural history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, the dancers have promoted traditional M\u00e9tis dances, celebrating the cultural heritage of their mixed ancestry (French, Scottish, Irish, and First Nations). Some of these traditional dances include the Duck Dance, Reel of Eight, Drops of Brandy, Reel of Four, and the Red River Jig. They also learned first changes and breakdowns, with square dances described by a square dance caller. The group has also mastered show dances that highlight their stepping abilities, such as the Orange Blossom Special, Broom Dance, Sash Dance, and Cotton Eyed Joe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the group consists of four generations of the Donald family, including the grandfather, sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a78f41f9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-231d8afb is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26b4f29e wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-0733e5d0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1005\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/60336833_2529810953705455_1448576504823808000_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/60336833_2529810953705455_1448576504823808000_n.jpg 831w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/60336833_2529810953705455_1448576504823808000_n-248x300.jpg 248w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/60336833_2529810953705455_1448576504823808000_n-768x929.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e575fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Georgina Donald <\/strong>(Mother)<strong> &amp; Lyle Donald<\/strong> (Son)<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Edmonton Heritage Days Festival, Lyle and Georgina pose with the M\u00e8tis Prince in a local traditional competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-231d8afb is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-746fed8f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5e575fb8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-f96796aa\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moise White and the Edmonton M\u00e8tis Traditional Dancers<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">[Photo taken in the Fall of 1985]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1st-Group-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1st-Group-1024x791.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1st-Group-300x232.jpg 300w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1st-Group-768x594.jpg 768w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1st-Group.jpg 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/main>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dances of Rupertsland: The Origins of M\u00e9tis Dance and Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Birth of M\u00e9tis Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Europeans first arrived in North America, they were captivated by the land&#8217;s vast riches and the fur of its animals. To access these resources, they needed to engage with the First Nations people. This interaction marked the beginning of the trade era, where First Nations people were introduced to European weapons, which made hunting easier and provided protection. In exchange, they traded the game and furs they had hunted for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cultural Exchange and Intermarriage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The economic partnership between Europeans and First Nations people brought their cultures closer together. Intermarriages became common, blending European and First Nations ways of life. The children of these unions, known as M\u00e9tis, were the first people of mixed heritage in the land, bringing a new spirit to the west and establishing new communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11703434_1026857727334126_2539121270175941296_o-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11703434_1026857727334126_2539121270175941296_o-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11703434_1026857727334126_2539121270175941296_o-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11703434_1026857727334126_2539121270175941296_o-400x300.jpg 400w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11703434_1026857727334126_2539121270175941296_o.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Rise of a New Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9tis children inherited the strengths of both cultures. They were bilingual, skilled in hunting and fur treatment, and deeply respected the cultural values of music and dance. European men, often the heads of these families, brought musical instruments like fiddles and taught their children traditional dances. As M\u00e9tis communities grew, so did their unique culture, characterized by dances such as gigues, reels, and double-stepping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>M\u00e9tis Dance and Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9tis dance and music were shared and celebrated with both M\u00e9tis and First Nations communities. The M\u00e9tis created dances that reflected their cross-cultural heritage, including the Red River Jig, Duck Dance, Drops of Brandy, and Reel of Four. The Red River Jig, for example, incorporates elements from First Nations dances like the Grass Dance and Fancy Dance, showcasing the fusion of traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"750\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Broom-Dance-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Broom-Dance-2.jpg 654w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Broom-Dance-2-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Celebrating Cultural Unity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dances of Rupertsland Showcase highlights the similarities between M\u00e9tis dances and the cultural music and dance of our guests. As we celebrate our Anniversary, it is a time for our cultures to come together in unity and pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Dances of Rupertsland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dances of Rupertsland is coordinated by the Edmonton M\u00e9tis Cultural Dancers, who are celebrating their 40th anniversary. The group has always promoted the true heritage of M\u00e9tis dance and music, showcasing the vibrant and unique culture of the M\u00e9tis people.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Picture-113-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-179 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Picture-113-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Picture-113-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Picture-113-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Picture-113-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Book the Edmonton M\u00e9tis Cultural Dancers for Your Event<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Edmonton M\u00e9tis Cultural Dancers are available for performances of various lengths: 20 minutes, 40 minutes, and 60 minutes. Our repertoire includes a range of traditional M\u00e9tis dances, each rich in cultural heritage and history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traditional M\u00e9tis Dances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Red River Jig<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00e9tis Sash Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duck Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reel of Four<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broom Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drops of Brandy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reel of Eight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional M\u00e9tis Square Dancing (including First and Second Changes, as well as Breakdowns)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TWOS05302015-144-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TWOS05302015-144-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TWOS05302015-144-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TWOS05302015-144-1-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/TWOS05302015-144-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 56%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Storytelling:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>In addition to our dances, we offer traditional M\u00e9tis storytelling through our Emcee, Lyle Donald, who brings the culture and history of the M\u00e9tis to life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For booking information and to schedule a performance, please contact us today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: Lyle@metisdance.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"462\" height=\"362\" src=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" srcset=\"http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cropped.jpg 462w, http:\/\/metisdance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cropped-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The history of the Edmonton M\u00e8tis Traditional Dance Society The Edmonton M\u00e9tis Cultural Dancers were established in the fall of 1985 by young students at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre (CNFC) in Edmonton. 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