25th Anniversary of the Gabriel Dumont Institute

[Gabriel Dumont Institute]

25th Anniversary of the Gabriel Dumont Institute
For more information: www.gdins.org Tel: (306) 242-6070

Friday,
December 2, 2005
POWLEY CONFERENCE
Saskatoon Inn
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This one day Powley Conference will focus on the impact, direct and
indirect, that the recent Steve Powley case could have on the future of
Métis rights-related issues. The Powley case made a historic
breakthrough in 2003 when the Supreme Court of Canada announced
that Métis people of Sault St. Marie, Ontario, have the right to hunt.
The case has set a precedent for future cases related to the rights of the
Métis to harvest the products of the land and waters in terms of
hunting, trapping, fishing and gathering-especially when done as part
of one’s livelihood or to sustain their families.

The Conference will provide participants with information about the
case, its importance to the Métis and what the response has been from
provincial and national jurisdictions. The conference will conclude
with a number of informed opinions about where this case will take the
Métis and enable participants to have input.

Agenda
The Powley Story
Overview and Background
The Importance of Powley
Why is Powley such an important decision for the Métis people, and
for the section 35 jurisprudence?
Response to the Powley Decision
Provincial and National Overviews: Variations on a Theme
After Powley
Where to next? What must be done now?

DON FREED CD RELEASE
The Valley of Green and Blue
Travelodge Hotel - 8:00 p.m.

“Vivons, mon ami, where you can speak to me of freedom, waiting for
me and you in a VALLEY OF GREEN AND BLUE”.

Don Freed’s new CD The Valley of Green and Blue is a departure from
his children oriented earlier works and moves into a collection of songs
rich with history, passion, and the essence of what it means to be a
proud Métis. Don takes us on a journey through hope and despair,
resistance and renewal, and celebration. The Valley of Green and Blue
is sure to become an important legacy to Métis history and culture. As
a Métis artist, Don Freed has made a contribution that will be
cherished for generations to come.

Come join Don as he takes you on a journey you’ll never forget!
Friday,
December 2, 2005

Gabriel Dumont Institute
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Travelodge
9:00 a.m. - Noon (Lunch Provided)

The Annual General Meeting is open to all, however, voting is restricted to pre-registered voting delegates representing each Local. The membership will be considering bylaw changes at this meeting. This meeting will provide a forum to utilize the Métis community’s guidance and knowledge to develop an efficient and effective programming agenda for the 21st century.

Gabriel Dumont Institute
CULTURAL CONFERENCE
Travelodge Hotel
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

The Gabriel Dumont Institute will be hosting a Cultural Conference
following the Annual General Meeting. Sessions will focus on the
following four strands, which will include four sessions each.

Métis Culture Métis Education
Métis History Gabriel Dumont Institute Resources

GABRIEL DUMONT INSTITUTE 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Prairieland Park – Hall D
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with Banquet and Events starting at
6:00 p.m.
M.C. – “Ernestine” (Maureen Belanger)

Entertainment – John and Vicki Arcand

Featured Events:

Order of Gabriel Dumont Awards
Awarded by the Gabriel Dumont Institute to a small number of persons who have served the Métis of Canada with distinction.

Andrea Menard CD Release Simple Steps - 8:30 p.m.
Simple Steps is a fitting tribute to the Métis’ role and place in Saskatchewan. It includes a fusion of traditional and contemporary Métis folk songs. The Métis have always had a genius for blending disparate cultural components together in a vibrant, unique synthesis. Andrea Menard is carrying on with this tradition with a great deal of passion and panache.

Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Saskatoon
Food Bank for admission to the Andrea Menard CD Release and
anniversary dance. Thank you.

There will be a dance following the CD Release, with music by “Just the Boyz”. Saturday, December 3, 2005