梅蒂斯遺產和文化在梅蒂斯週期間閃耀

梅蒂斯週透過全國各地的活動慶祝梅蒂斯歷史和文化。梅蒂斯旗幟的無限符號象徵著梅蒂斯人的持久存在。今年，為了紀念梅蒂斯領袖路易斯·瑞爾(Louis Riel) 舉行的梅蒂斯節(Métis Sash Day)，萊斯布里奇學院以傳統音樂和舞蹈為特色，強調了土著和歐洲傳統的融合。

Métis Heritage and Culture Celebrated during Métis Week

梅蒂斯週期間慶祝梅蒂斯遺產和文化

Métis Week, an annual celebration of Métis history and culture, concluded recently, leaving the community with numerous reasons to commemorate their identity. On Thursday, Lethbridge College honored Métis Sash Day with an event showcasing Métis culture. Attendees experienced traditions like fiddle music and jig dancing, which blend Indigenous and European practices.

一年一度的梅蒂斯人歷史和文化慶祝活動梅蒂斯週最近結束，為社區提供了許多紀念梅蒂斯身份的理由。週四，萊斯布里奇學院舉辦了一場展示梅蒂斯文化的活動來紀念梅蒂斯腰帶日。與會者體驗了小提琴音樂和吉格舞等融合了原住民和歐洲習俗的傳統。

Brittany Lee, an organizer of the event, emphasized its significance in creating a welcoming space for individuals to explore their culture. The Métis Nation of Alberta boasts over 60,000 registered citizens, and in the last Alberta census, more than 120,000 people identified as Métis.

活動的組織者布列塔尼李（Brittany Lee）強調了其為個人探索文化創造一個歡迎空間的重要性。艾伯塔省梅蒂斯族擁有超過 60,000 名註冊公民，在上次艾伯塔省人口普查中，超過 120,000 人被認定為梅蒂斯人。

Bryon Anderson, a speaker at the event, shared his personal journey of reconnecting with his Métis heritage. His grandfather, who concealed his true identity as Métis, had a profound impact on Anderson's understanding of the importance of embracing one's roots.

活動發言人布萊恩安德森 (Bryon Anderson) 分享了他與梅蒂斯血統重新建立聯繫的個人經歷。他的祖父隱瞞了自己梅蒂斯人的真實身份，這對安德森認識到擁抱自己的根源的重要性產生了深遠的影響。

Elder Alice Bissonnette highlighted the historical suppression of Métis identity, particularly due to the trauma of residential schools and the stigma associated with being Indigenous. However, she expressed optimism that events like Métis Sash Day provide an opportunity to heal and rebuild cultural connections.

艾莉絲·比索內特長老強調了歷史上對梅蒂人身分的壓制，特別是由於寄宿學校的創傷和與原住民相關的恥辱。然而，她樂觀地認為，像梅蒂斯腰帶日這樣的活動提供了治癒和重建文化聯繫的機會。

Anderson emphasized that reconnection with Métis culture can take various forms, such as wearing traditional sashes or engaging in music and dance. Alison Marchbank, who has been rediscovering her Métis heritage, emphasized the transformative power of community in her journey.

安德森強調，與梅蒂斯文化的重新連結可以採取多種形式，例如穿著傳統腰帶或參與音樂和舞蹈。艾莉森·馬奇班克 (Alison Marchbank) 一直在重新發現自己的梅蒂斯血統，她強調了社區在她的旅程中所擁有的變革力量。

"To me, it is a loss of culture, a loss of language, a loss of family and also loss of trauma … sometimes you don't know what has happened to you and your family heritage," Marchbank said. "But I am very, very proud to be an Indigenous person. I'm very proud to be Métis."

「對我來說，這是文化的喪失，語言的喪失，家庭的喪失，還有創傷的喪失……有時你不知道你和你的家族遺產發生了什麼，」馬奇班克說。 “但我非常非常自豪能夠成為原住民。我非常自豪能夠成為梅蒂斯人。”

Métis Week also marked significant milestones in Métis history. The past year witnessed the ratification of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government constitution, recognizing Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. This historic step advanced Indigenous self-governance and sparked renewed interest in Métis culture.

梅蒂斯週也標誌著梅蒂斯歷史上的重要里程碑。去年，Otipemisiwak 梅蒂斯政府憲法獲得批准，承認阿爾伯塔省、安大略省和薩斯喀徹溫省的梅蒂斯政府。這段歷史性的一步推進了原住民自治，並重新激發了人們對梅蒂斯文化的興趣。

Jason Chernow, an elected representative under the new Métis government, highlighted the importance of this moment. "This is the first time we've ever had our own constitution. Our election this September was the first time we've had an election under our own constitution," Chernow said. "And this is what our leaders have been fighting for ever since Louis Riel formed the first provisional government."

新梅蒂斯政府的民選代表賈森·切爾諾強調了這一刻的重要性。 「這是我們第一次擁有自己的憲法。今年九月的選舉是我們第一次根據自己的憲法舉行選舉，」切爾諾說。 “自從路易斯·瑞爾組建第一個臨時政府以來，這就是我們的領導人一直為之奮鬥的目標。”

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government's expanded structure, with 22 districts and 25 elected representatives, ensures more inclusive representation. Chernow expressed enthusiasm for the resurgence of Métis culture, stating, "To see the room that we have here today full of our seniors, our young children and everybody in between, it's a great thing … we're rebuilding and rediscovering who we've always been."

Otipemisiwak Métis 政府擴大了結構，擁有 22 個選區和 25 名民選代表，確保了更具包容性的代表性。切爾諾表達了對梅蒂斯文化復興的熱情，他說：「看到我們今天在這裡的房間裡擠滿了我們的老年人、我們的小孩和中間的每個人，這是一件很棒的事情……我們正在重建並重新發現我們曾經擁有的人。”一直是。”

Métis Week celebrated the rich heritage and culture of the Métis people, providing an opportunity for community, reflection, and empowerment. The events showcased the diversity and vitality of Métis traditions, while also marking significant milestones in the pursuit of self-governance and cultural revitalization.

梅蒂斯週慶祝梅蒂斯人豐富的遺產和文化，為社區、反思和賦權提供了機會。這些活動展現了梅蒂斯傳統的多樣性和活力，同時也標誌著追求自治和文化復興的重要里程碑。