Current Events
Drop-In Métis Jigging Classes
Open to all Indigenous youth ages 8–18
Join us this fall for free Métis jigging lessons with André Bessette!
Learn Métis jigging, community dances, and square-dancing in a fun, inclusive space where everyone is welcome.
These sessions are a great way to connect with culture, community, and movement — no experience required!
Dates: Wednesdays from October 15 to December 17
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Surrey Delta Métis Office
(Inside Northwood United Church – 8855 156 Street, Surrey)
Parents, siblings, and chosen family are invited to attend alongside youth.
All genders and bodies are welcome.
Come dance, laugh, and celebrate Métis culture together!
For more information, please contact:
📧 Becky Parker – beckyparker.03@outlook.com
Learn Jigging with Métis Bev – Free Sessions & Showcase Performance
Join us for a cultural experience that blends music, movement, and Métis tradition. We are honoured to welcome Métis Bev – Knowledge Keeper, Jigging Teacher, Performer, and Motivational Speaker – who will be teaching the traditional art of Métis jigging in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Participants will attend three free sessions, with regalia provided, and will be invited to perform in a Showcase during our Orange Shirt Day event.
📅 Session Schedule:
• Sunday, September 28 – 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
• Monday, September 29 – 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
🎤 Orange Shirt Day Showcase Performance:
• Tuesday, September 30 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Dance Performances at 1:00 PM & 2:30 PM
📍 Location:
Northwood United Church
8855 156 Street, Surrey, BC
Registration is required.
Please contact us to sign up:
SurreyDeltaCC@mnbc.ca
Orange Shirt Day Gathering
Join Surrey Delta Métis Association on Tuesday, Sept 30, 12–4 PM at Northwood United Church (Surrey, BC).
Together we honour the children who never came home, support survivors, and embrace our Métis heritage in solidarity and healing.
Whats Happening:
Jigging, beading, finger weaving, music, food + more.
This is a family-friendly event, feel free to bring your loved ones!
| Orange shirts available for purchase | We welcome you to wear orange in solidarity (optional)
Métis Night with the Vancouver Giants! Come celebrate Métis culture and cheer on the Vancouver Giants as they face the Victoria Royals! This is a perfect night for Region 2 Métis families to connect, have fun, and enjoy some high-energy hockey together.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 26th – 6:00 PM
Location: Langley Events Centre – 7888 200 St, Langley
Tickets are $20 each. MNBC Citizens funding support is available for 70 tickets per chartered community.
Fill out the request form here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSc7…/viewform
*One form per household*
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming series of drop-in beading circles!
These gatherings are a beautiful opportunity to bead in community — just as our Ancestors have done. Whether you’re an experienced beader or just beginning, all are welcome to join in and share in the creativity and connection.
Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dates: July 9th and July 23rd
August 13th and August 27th
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Northwood United Church
8855 156 St, Surrey, BC
Our next lunch with Waceya Métis Society is coming up on July 16th in Langley. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow Métis Elders and Seniors while enjoying a meal and good company.
Date: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Derek Doubleday Arboretum
21200 Fraser HWY, Langley, BC
Please email surreydeltacc@mnbc.ca with your first and last name to register. The cut-off for registration will be at 6:00 PM on July 10th.
Thank you!
Event schedule
2:45pm – Opening Ceremonies
3:15pm – First Nations Welcome
4:00-7:00pm – Community Kitchen
6:30-7:00pm – Closing Ceremony
TransLink is providing a free event shuttle from King George SkyTrain station beginning at 2pm. directly to the Bill Reid Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. The last returning bus to King George SkyTrain departs at 7:00pm.
Click here for more details.
Please email surreydeltacc@mnbc.ca with your full name to register.
Maarsii (thank you)!
Past Events
Please email surreydeltacc@mnbc.ca with your full name to register. Details regarding the location and menu will be shared once you have registered.
Maarsii (thank you)!
Dear Citizens of SDMA, we have some family fun planned for the new year! We hope to see you there at our new office space.
Event Cancellation – Christmas Open House
Dear Members and Friends,
We hope this message finds you well. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of our Christmas Open House scheduled for December 1, 2024. We understand how much this event means to our community, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment this may cause.
The decision to cancel was not made lightly. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to host the gathering as planned. We value the time and effort that our members and supporters put into making this event special, and we deeply regret any inconvenience this may cause.
We appreciate your understanding and support during this time. Our commitment to fostering community spirit remains strong, and we look forward to planning future events that bring us all together.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish you a joyful holiday season.
Warm regards,
Lee Fraser
President
To register, please email surreydeltacc@mnbc.ca with your first and last name, total number of attendees in your group, and preferred showtime.
To register, please email surreydeltacc@mnbc.ca with your first and last name, total number of attendees in your group, and preferred showtime.
Community members of SDMA,
You are invited to a special screening of Lii Michif Niiyanaan: We are Métis. To learn more, you can view the trailer here.
The showings will be at 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Following the 1 hour documentary screening, there will be a Q&A with the films co-producer Gregory Coyes. Light refreshments will be provided to enjoy either before or after the screening, as food is not permitted in the theatre room at Museum of Surrey.
This is a family event and you are welcome to bring guests. Please email SurreyDeltaCC@MNBC.ca with the total number in your party.
Respected Elders and Seniors,
You are invited to a free bison and water buffalo farm tour + lunch on September 28th at 11am, located at Academy Farms in Langley. To register please email SurreyDeltaCC@MNBC.ca. Currently there are four spots left, so now’s the time to RSVP if you haven’t already.
We look forward to having you join us!
Community,
You are invited to join us for a garden gathering and traditional medicine harvest led by Métis knowledge keeper Lorelei Lyons. The afternoon will include a gardening information session where we will harvest traditional medicines, plus some fruits and veggies.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn traditional teachings, harvesting and gardening knowledge, and to connect with like-minded Michif community members.
The location is our community garden. The red dot on the map marks where our garden is (at the foot of 180 St). Beverages and a snack will be provided.
For more information on our special guest Lorelei Lyons, click here.
Date: September 28th
Time: 1-3 PM
Location: 5337 180 St, Surrey BC, V3S 4K5
We hope to see you there!
Past Events
THURSDAY JULY 20 – SUNDSAY JULY 23, 2023
Back to Batoche
Batoche, Saskatchewan
Email batoche@surreydeltametis.ca for more information.
THURSDAY JUNE 1 – MONDAY JULY 31, 2023
Metis Knowledge Contest
http://www.surreydeltametis.ca/publications/
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 AT 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Children of the Fur Trade
Museum of Surrey
Come explore the unique and enriching Métis heritage by learning about current and historical traditions with performances, speakers and artisans.
Activities include:
Watch jig dance performances
Listen to fiddle music
Attend a speaker session
Visit artisan booths
Don’t forget to tell your friends!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022 AT 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
All Ages Jigging
5631A 176A St, Surrey BC
SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 AT 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT
National Indigenous People’s Day!
5631 176 A St, Surrey, BC V3S 4G8, Canada
Thank you for joining us at the Métis Community Office in Cloverdale to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day!
This was a Family event open to all ages. We had a blast sharing of knowledge about Métis history and culture, music, food, and door prizes!
Surrey Delta Metis Association 