Teaching Metis culture

Clearwater and area Metis celebrate Louis Riel Day at Elks Hall

Kash Hjelmeland dances a jig with Dave Sager (l) and Joe Short.

Kash Hjelmeland dances a jig with Dave Sager (l) and Joe Short.

Kash Hjelmeland, age 20 months, wears a big smile and a Metis sash as he dances a jig with Dave Sager (l) and Joe Short.

The three were taking part in an event held to celebrate Louis Riel Day at Clearwater Elks Hall on Sunday.

 

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