2010 Year of the Metis

[Ric_Richardson]

Tansi;

Yesterday, Nov. 4, 2009, Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan announced that 2010 is declared the Year of the Metis, in Saskatchewan, during the Speech from the Throne.

The pronouncement recognized the history of the Metis and contributions of Metis people to the development of the Province of Saskatchewan and Canada.

2010 marks the 125th anniversary of the Northwest Resistance.  In 1885, the final battle of the resistance was fought at Batoche, Saskatchewan and the Metis leader Louis Riel, was tried and hung.

The Metis people have persevered over the years and continue to Honour the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedom and Rights.

The annual Metis gathering, known as "Back to Batoche," held in late July, is expected to attract more people than ever before.  Bring your fiddles and dancing shoes!

Ric

[earthw7]

maybe we will come if we can get out passports done

[Ric_Richardson]

Tansi Earth:

It would be good to meet you and your husband!  I'm not sure how it is in the States, but we didn't have any problem with getting our passports.

Back to Batoche is always a good opportunity to connect and re-connect with family, both close and distant.  We are always easy to find, just ask almost anyone where Ric & Rose are.
Ric

[earthw7]

Great well
we are the Allards/Lemay/Morin
many many relatives up north